E-ISSN 2536-9520 | ISSN 1110-2047
 

Original Article 


Microbiological Status of Poultry Carcasses from Retailed Outlets in Alexandria Province

Mohammad A. Nossair, Nahla A. El Shabasy, Ola S. Hassan, Ibrahim A. Samaha.

Abstract
A total of 100 random samples of chicken carcasses including; 25 of frozen chicken carcasses, 25 of chilled chicken carcasses and 50 of freshly slaughtered chicken carcasses were collected from different private poultry shops, supermarkets and retailing shops in Alexandria Province during the period extended from May to December 2013. Samples were subjected to microbiological evaluation via making of Aerobic Plate Count (APC), Total Enterobacteriaceae Count (TEC), Total Coliforms Count (TCC), Total Staphylococcus aureus count and Total Mould and Yeast Count. In addition, isolation and identification of E. coli was attempted. It was found that APC ranged from 7.1×102 to 2.3×105, with a mean value 3.4×104±5.4×103 cfug in frozen chicken carcasses, while in chilled chicken carcasses, APC ranged from 3×104 to 3.5×109, with a mean value 3.5×108±8.2×107 cfug and in freshly slaughtered chicken carcasses APC ranged from 5×106 to 3×109, with a mean value 4×108±9×107 cfug. Concerning TEC, it was found that TEC in the frozen examined samples ranged from 1×10 to 9.5×103 with a mean value of 2.2×10±9.4×102 cfug, while in chilled chicken carcasses ranged from 1×104 to 3.5×108 with a mean value of 7.5×106±3.9×107 cfug and in freshly slaughtered chicken carcasses ranged from 1×105 to 8.5×108 with a mean value of 8.5×106±8.9×107 cfug. Also, it was recorded that TCC in frozen chicken carcasses ranged from 0.4×10 to 2.3×10 with a mean value 1.4×10±2.9×10, while in chilled chicken carcasses TCC ranged from 0.4×10 to 4.6×102 with a mean value 1.4×10±9.4×10, and in freshly slaughtered chicken carcasses TCC ranged from 0.4×10 to 6.2×103 with a mean value 3.7×10±3.2×102. Furthermore, E. coli could be isolated from frozen, chilled and fresh chicken carcasses samples with an incidence of 72%, 76% and 80%, respectively and serological identification revealed the presence of O26:K60 (B6), O86:K61 (B7), O119:K69 (B19), O126:K71 (B16) and O124:K72 (B17) serotypes. In addition, total Staphylococcus aureus count was done and it ranged in frozen chicken carcasses from 1×10 to 9.5×103 with a mean value 1.3×103±2.52×102, in chilled chicken carcasses ranged from 1.8×102 to 1.1×106 with a mean value 1.9×105±3.3×104, and in freshly slaughtered chicken carcasses ranged from 2×103 to 3.5×107 with a mean value 2.5×105±4.2×104. Finally, it was found that total mould and yeast count in frozen chicken carcasses ranged from 1×10 to 9.1×103 with a mean value 3×102±1.2×10, in chilled chicken carcasses ranged from 1×10 to 1.3×104 with a mean value 8.6×103±2.6×102 and in freshly slaughtered chicken carcasses ranged from 2.3×102 to 4×105 with a mean value 3×104±3.1×103. From the obtained results, it was concluded that poultry carcasses possessed significant number of bacteria with significant risk of carcasses spoilage and public health hazards.

Key words: Microbial evaluation, poultry meat, E. coli, serotying


 
ARTICLE TOOLS
Abstract
PDF Fulltext
How to cite this articleHow to cite this article
Citation Tools
Related Records
 Articles by Mohammad A. Nossair
Articles by Nahla A. El Shabasy
Articles by Ola S. Hassan
Articles by Ibrahim A. Samaha
on Google
on Google Scholar


How to Cite this Article
Pubmed Style

Mohammad A. Nossair, Nahla A. El Shabasy, Ola S. Hassan, Ibrahim A. Samaha. Microbiological Status of Poultry Carcasses from Retailed Outlets in Alexandria Province. AJVS. 2015; 46(1): 66-73. doi:10.5455/ajvs.1461


Web Style

Mohammad A. Nossair, Nahla A. El Shabasy, Ola S. Hassan, Ibrahim A. Samaha. Microbiological Status of Poultry Carcasses from Retailed Outlets in Alexandria Province. https://www.alexjvs.com/?mno=1461 [Access: December 03, 2023]. doi:10.5455/ajvs.1461


AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Mohammad A. Nossair, Nahla A. El Shabasy, Ola S. Hassan, Ibrahim A. Samaha. Microbiological Status of Poultry Carcasses from Retailed Outlets in Alexandria Province. AJVS. 2015; 46(1): 66-73. doi:10.5455/ajvs.1461



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Mohammad A. Nossair, Nahla A. El Shabasy, Ola S. Hassan, Ibrahim A. Samaha. Microbiological Status of Poultry Carcasses from Retailed Outlets in Alexandria Province. AJVS. (2015), [cited December 03, 2023]; 46(1): 66-73. doi:10.5455/ajvs.1461



Harvard Style

Mohammad A. Nossair, Nahla A. El Shabasy, Ola S. Hassan, Ibrahim A. Samaha (2015) Microbiological Status of Poultry Carcasses from Retailed Outlets in Alexandria Province. AJVS, 46 (1), 66-73. doi:10.5455/ajvs.1461



Turabian Style

Mohammad A. Nossair, Nahla A. El Shabasy, Ola S. Hassan, Ibrahim A. Samaha. 2015. Microbiological Status of Poultry Carcasses from Retailed Outlets in Alexandria Province. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 46 (1), 66-73. doi:10.5455/ajvs.1461



Chicago Style

Mohammad A. Nossair, Nahla A. El Shabasy, Ola S. Hassan, Ibrahim A. Samaha. "Microbiological Status of Poultry Carcasses from Retailed Outlets in Alexandria Province." Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences 46 (2015), 66-73. doi:10.5455/ajvs.1461



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Mohammad A. Nossair, Nahla A. El Shabasy, Ola S. Hassan, Ibrahim A. Samaha. "Microbiological Status of Poultry Carcasses from Retailed Outlets in Alexandria Province." Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences 46.1 (2015), 66-73. Print. doi:10.5455/ajvs.1461



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Mohammad A. Nossair, Nahla A. El Shabasy, Ola S. Hassan, Ibrahim A. Samaha (2015) Microbiological Status of Poultry Carcasses from Retailed Outlets in Alexandria Province. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 46 (1), 66-73. doi:10.5455/ajvs.1461





Most Viewed Articles
Most Accessed Articles

  • Assessment of The Efficiency of Some Chemical Disinfectants Used in poultry Farms Against Coccidiosis
    Hamed Abdel tawab Samaha, Yasser Nasr Haggag, Mohammed Al sayed Nossair, Heba Mohammed Habib
    AJVS. 2013; 39(1): 82-90
    » Abstract

  • Physiological and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in the Freshwater Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus L., exposed to sublethal doses of cadmium
    Ahmed M. EL-Gazzar, Khalid E. Ashry, Yasser S. El-Sayed
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 29-43
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48333

  • Influence of Combined Administration of Turmeric and Black seed on Selected Biochemical Parameters of Diabetic Rats
    Sabry M. El-Bahr, Nabil M. Taha, Mahdy A. Korshom, Abd EL-Wahab A. Mandour, Mohamed A. Lebda
    AJVS. 2014; 41(1): 19-27
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.154650

  • Molecular Characterization of Listeria Species Isolated from Frozen Fish
    Gaber S. Abdellrazeq, Ayman M. Kamar, Samya M. El-Houshy
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 1-15
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.45443

  • Growth Performance, Blood Parameters, Immune response and Carcass Traits of Broiler Chicks Fed on Graded Levels of Wheat Instead of Corn without or With Enzyme Supplementation
    Mohamed I. El-Katcha, Mosaad A. Soltan, Hany F. El-Kanwy, EL-syaed R. kawarie
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 95-111
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48232

  • Most Downloaded
    Top Downloaded Articles

  • Comparative Study of Cellular and Humoral Immune Response to BHV-1 Vaccines in Cattle and Buffalo Calves
    Fayrouz S. Naim; Samy A. Khalil and Helmy A. Torky
    AJVS. 2016; 51(2): 367-373
    » Abstract

  • Growth Performance, Blood Parameters, Immune response and Carcass Traits of Broiler Chicks Fed on Graded Levels of Wheat Instead of Corn without or With Enzyme Supplementation
    Mohamed I. El-Katcha, Mosaad A. Soltan, Hany F. El-Kanwy, EL-syaed R. kawarie
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 95-111
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48232

  • Effect of Excess Fluoride on Reproductive Potentials in Farm Animals (Ovine)
    Ghada H. Abdel-Rahman, Hanaa A. El-Hallawany, Dohreig RA.
    AJVS. 2018; 57(2): 41-57
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.296364

  • Physiological and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in the Freshwater Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus L., exposed to sublethal doses of cadmium
    Ahmed M. EL-Gazzar, Khalid E. Ashry, Yasser S. El-Sayed
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 29-43
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.48333

  • Using of Polypropylene Mesh for Hernioplasty in Calves
    Mostafa M. kassam, Mahmoud H. Elkammer, Ahmed S. Korittum, Ali A. Abdel-Wahed
    AJVS. 2014; 40(1): 112-117
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/ajvs.47290

  • Most Cited Articles
    Most Cited Articles