Bacteriological quality of dried sliced beef (Kilishi) sold in Ilorin Metropolis

Abstract

The bacteriological quality of dried sliced beef (kilishi) obtained from three selling points in Ilorin metropolis was determined in order to ascertain its safety. The total bacterial count, Enterobacteriaceae count, Staphylococcus aureus count and E.coli counts were used as index of bacteriological quality. Samples from Oja-gboro had the highest total bacterial count of 3.5 x 10 4 cfu/g; Enterobacteriaceae count of 2.9 X 10 4