Abstract

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A study was conducted to assess the microbiological quality of "Tsire" sold at Karshen Waya within a period of two months (January to February 2017). 10 samples of "Tsire" were analyzed microbiologically for determination of aerobic mesophilic count, staphylococcal count and total coliform count using pour plate technique. Detection of Staphylococcus aureus was also carried out. Results of the microbial analysis showed that aerobic mesophilic bacterial count is within the range of 1.80xl08 to 1.54xl09; for fungal count, 1.30xl06 to 7.6xl07 staphylococcal count 9.2E6 to 9.9xl09. Total coliform count 150 - < 2400 and 30% of the samples indicate the presence of pathogenic strains of S. aureus. The counts were found to be higher according to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. It is therefore, recommended that hygienic practices should be used by the meat processors in all their operations.

Keywords: Kano, Karshen waya, Tsire, S. aureus, Dorayi, Gwale.