Abstract
The market size of the home meal replacement (HMR) is continuously increasing. However, there are high concerns about safety such as poor hygiene of companies and detection of foodborne pathogens in HMR. This study analyzed the contamination level of total aerobic bacteria and 5 types of foodborne pathogens in 30 Ready-to-Eat foods (20 Gimbap, 5 sandwiches and 5 hamburgers). As a result, it was confirmed that total aerobic bacteria were contaminated with at least 67 CFU/g and up to 412 CFU/g in 12 samples. Staphylococcus aureus (11-132 CFU/g) and Bacillus cereus (41-233 CFU/g) were contaminated in 9 samples. The microbial contamination level was the highest in Gimbap. Small amounts of foodborne pathogens can multiply during inappropriate distribution and storage, causing foodborne illness. Therefore, to expand and growth of HMR industry further, it is considered necessary to secure microbiological safety through continuous monitoring of HMR and hygiene management of companies.
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