Estimation of Some Kind of Bacteria in Imported Frozen Chicken Thighs in Baghdad

S. Abid, Maha; T. AL-Mosawi, Mona; S. AL-Timim, Salim

	Estimation of Some Kind of Bacteria in Imported Frozen Chicken Thighs in Baghdad
iraq journal of market research and consumer protection
Article 1, Volume 2, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 150-165
Authors
Maha S. Abid; Mona T. AL-Mosawi; Salim S. AL-Timim
Abstract
Some bacterial tests were carried out for imported frozen chicken thighs which were available in wholesale and retail markets in Baghdad City from 1/2– 1/4 /2008, to ensure their compliance with the standard criteria and validity for human consumption. The results revealed that the total bacterial count range for all samples was 1x102– 5x105 and 2x103– 3x107 cfu/gm meat of wholesale and retail markets respectively. A comparison between the samples of two markets showed a significant difference (p<0.01). The total count of coli form had a range of 0-2x104 cfu/gm meat of wholesale markets, while it was 0-8x104 cfu/gm meat of retail markets. A comparison between the samples of two markets showed a significant difference (p<0.01), with the exception of Sadia brand, which showed no bacterial content of coliform With respect to Staphylococcus aureus, the total range of bacterial count for all samples was 0-5x103 and 0-2x104 cfu/gm meat of wholesale and retail markets, respectively. A comparison between all brand samples of the two markets showed a significant difference (p<0.01), with the exception of Iraqi Biadir and Brazilian Pridex Considering freeze tolerant bacteria, the total bacterial count for all samples was 2x101– 2x104 and 3x102– 3x106 cfu/gm meat of wholesale and retail markets, respectively. A comparison between the samples of two markets showed a significant difference (p<0.01). All thigh samples were Salmonella free.

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