Microbiological quality of imported frozen broiler meat in Jordan
- Author:
Rania, A-G
;
Qasem, A. S.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Microbiological quality;
imported broiler meat;
total plate count;
coliforms;
Jordan
- From:Malaysian Journal of Microbiology
2014;10(1):24-28
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Aims: The microbiological quality of broiler meet is of concern to health authorities and industries alike. The presence of
pathogenic organisms is a major cause of food borne diseases and high numbers of organisms usually result in meat
spoilage. This communication reports on the microbiological quality of imported frozen broiler meat to Jordan prior to
distribution in to the market place.
Methodology and results: A total of 100 consecutive imported lots of frozen broilers, received at the laboratories of
Jordan Food and Drug Administration were included in this investigation. All tests were performed in accordance with
United States FDA or ISO recommended procedures. Results indicated that Mechanically Deboned Meet (MDM) was by
far the most contaminated, with total plate count ranging between < 103
and > 106 CFU/g. Total coliform count varied
between <10 and >105 CFU/g. For all other categories of meat (whole carcasses, off bones and cut chicken portions),
total plate count was always <103 while total coliform was below 10 CFU/g. Other parameters tested included counts for
Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus in addition to Clostridium perfrengens and in all samples; these organisms were
recovered in counts below 10 CFU/g. Salmonella species and E. coli O157:H7 were not detected in any sample. Based
on the results of this investigation, one lot of MDM failed to comply with specification of total plate count and another
failed to pass the criterion of total coliforms.
Conclusion, significance and impact study: Results of this investigation suggested that the microbiological quality of
imported broiler meat in Jordan was with acceptable microbiological quality in regard to the microorganisms
investigated. This is probably due to the strict regulation followed in the kingdom for the registration of exporting
companies.
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