Aeromonas species from raw squid balls: A preliminary study of a potential food-borne pathogen and health hazard

Issue Date

1999

Abstract

The presence of Aeromonas spp., an emerging food-borne pathogen, was determined in 57 raw squid-ball samples bought from three different retail outlets in the vicinity of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) campus over a period of four months. It was found that 10 (17.5%) of the 57 raw squid-ball samples were positive for the presence of Aeromonas spp. Seven (12.3%) isolates were identifies as A. hydrophia and three (5.2%) as A. caviae.

The recovery of Aeromonas spp. from the raw squid balls sold by street-food vendors within the vicinity of the UPLB campus may be a public health concern, the organism being a possible food-borne hazard. Hence, it is important that consumers ensure that squid balls purchased are adequately thawed and properly cooked prior to consumption.

Source or Periodical Title

Journal of Environmental Science and Management

ISSN

0119-1144

Volume

2

Issue

1

Page

48-52

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Physical Description

table

Language

English

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