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HYGIENIC STATUS OF IMPORTED FROZEN BEEF IN ALEXANDRIA MARKETS

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A total of 50 random samples of imported frozen boneless beef meat of different cuts were collected from different markets of Alexandria. The samples were transferred directly to the laboratory where they were examined organoleptically, chemically and microbiologically for determination of its hygienic status. The organoleptic examinationrevealed that the normal colour was detected in 96% of the examined samples. Acceptable odour was detected in 95% of the examined samples and normal consistency was detected in 98% of the examined samples.The chemicalexamination indicated that the pH and total volatile nitrogen (T.V.N.) were within the permissible limits. The results of Eber's and copper sulphate tests were positive in 4 and 8% respectively. Bacteriological examinationof the all samples revealed that the total psychrophilic bacterial count, total aerobic plate count, total enterobacteriaceae count, and total coliform count were 6.7 × 103,         4.3 × 104, 5.3 × 103, and 2.5 × 102 cfu/gram respectively. Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, proteus valgaris, Enterobacter aeorgenes and Enterobacter cloaca were isolated from the examined frozen meat samples at an incidence of 14, 8, 12, 8 and 16% respectively. The incidence of Staphylococcus aurues was 20%, on the other hand, Salmonella microorganisms could not be isolated from any of the examined samples. Escherichia coli strains were serotyped as O55, O111, O114 and O119. The public health hazard of these microorganisms as well as the recommended measures to improve quality status of imported  frozen beef were discussed.  

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10.21608/avmj.2009.174599

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Key words: Beef, bacterial count, pH, TVB-N

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F.A. MANSOUR

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Dept. of Food Hygiene, Animal Health Research Institute, Alexandria Branch.

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A.M. BASHA

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Dept. of Bacteriology, Animal Health Research Institute, Alexandria Branch

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55

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121

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2009-04-01

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2009-03-16

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2009-04-01

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1012-5973

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2314-5226

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Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal

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HYGIENIC STATUS OF IMPORTED FROZEN BEEF IN ALEXANDRIA MARKETS

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23 Jan 2023