Abstract
A total of a hundred lamb carcasses were sampled over a 12 month period at abattoirs in Istanbul, Turkey. Each sample examined for total aerobic mesophilic counts (TMC), Enterobacteriaceae count (EC), Salmonella spp. Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes was obtained from 100 cm2 areas on four sides of lamb carcasses using the wet and dry cotton swab technique. The study revealed that total aerobic mesophilic counts in all carcasses ranged between 4.18 and 5.95 log/cm2; Enterobacteriaceae counts between 1.60 and 2.30 CFU/cm2. All samples were negative for Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes. Furthermore Salmonella spp. was detected on four carcasses. The data confirms bacteriological monitoring of lamb carcasses as a useful criteria for the verification of slaughter hygiene.
Highlights
Many potential by harmful microorganism which can all be released from the digestive system or in excretions are present in the hides of healthy cattle and sheep. These organisms include among others Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes which are responsible for foodborne illnesses in humans
Kahraman et al.: Microbiological contamination of lamb carcasses at abattoirs of Istanbul tions associated with infection include septicemia or reactive arthritis Š181
This study examined the microbial contamination of lamb carcasses surfaces after slaughter to determine the acceptability of carcass hygiene levels and prevalence of the foodborne pathogens Salmonella spp., E. coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes
Summary
Many potential by harmful microorganism which can all be released from the digestive system or in excretions are present in the hides of healthy cattle and sheep. These organisms include among others Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes which are responsible for foodborne illnesses in humans. Kahraman et al.: Microbiological contamination of lamb carcasses at abattoirs of Istanbul tions associated with infection include septicemia or reactive arthritis Š181.
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