Isolation and Identification of Motile Aeromonasspp. in Ground Beef

Authors : Özlem KÜPLÜLÜ, Belgin SARIMEHMETOĞLU

Pages : 423-428

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Publication Date : 0000-00-00

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study, a total of 100 ground beef samples purchased at different butchers` shops and supermarkets in Ankara including 50 samples obtained from butchers` shops and 50 samples obtained from supermarkets, were analysed for the presence of motile Aeromonas species. According to the analysis, motile Aeromonas spp. were found in 73 % insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(73/100); of ground beef samples. Aeromonas spp. were isolated from 33 samples insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(66 %); obtained from butchers` shops, and 40 samples insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(80 %); obtained from supermarkets. A. hydrophila was the most prevalent species, followed by A. sobria and A. caviae from all of the samples. In conclusion, it was determined that ground beef samples were contaminated with motile Aeromonas species and also A. hydrophila and A. caviaeas, potential pathogens, were frequently identified species. Thus, it was suggested that hygienic precautions be applied and especially ground beef should be consumed after a short storage period in a refrigerator, in homes and markets.
Keywords : Ground beef, motile Aeromonas spp, A hydrophila