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Microbiological Compliance Assessment of Imported Frozen Fishes and Local Fresh Chilled Fishes Marketed in Northern Benin (West Africa)

A. Belco Latifou, I. Imorou Toko, P. U. Tougan, L. Djibril, A. I. Gouda, E. Y. Attakpa & A. Chikou · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

Since the food safety and the foodborne diseases are becoming a main health concern in developing countries, the aim of this study is to determine, in accordance with the specific international standards, the compliance of the main frozen imported fish and fresh chilled fishes ma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2019/v28i630149

Microbiological Quality and Shelf Life of Pickled African Walnut (Tetracarpidium conophorum) Preserved with Lactic and Citric Acids

V. C. Eze, N. Maduka, I. Ahaotu & N. N. Odu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2019

The short shelf life of locally processed ready-to-eat African walnut is a challenge limiting its utilisation. Pickling is an ancient traditional practice of preserving certain types of food. Therefore, the addition of organic acids to African walnut pickle is aimed at elongating...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/45226

Evaluation of the Claims of Microbiological Activity and Microbiological Quality of Some Oral Herbal Medicinal Products Sold in Port-Harcourt Metropolis

C. N. Stanley, C. Ibezim & F. C. Diorgu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

The incidences of chemotherapeutic failure and high cost of orthodox medicines may have led to increased use of herbal medicinal products as alternative medicines. However, the non-standardization and improper regulation of these herbal products in countries like Nigeria may rais...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/41462

Potential Infections Linked to the Microbiological Quality of Swimming Pools _Kumasi, Ghana, West Africa

L. A. Adetunde & V. Ninkuu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

The risk of infections associated with microbiological quality of swimming pools in Kumasi was investigated. A variety of microorganisms can be found in swimming pools and similar recreational water environments which may be introduced in a number of ways. In many cases, the risk...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24125

Microbial Evaluation and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Isolates of Popular Sachet Water Brands Sold in Anambra State

O. Anagu Linda, C. Ogwaluonye Uchenna, N. Ikegbunam Moses, K. Unachukwu Chinelo & O. Esimone Charles · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To determine the microbiological quality of 5 brands of sachet water popularly consumed in Anambra state. Study Design: To validate the level of water treatment, and determine the type of bacteria and fungi contaminants, level of contamination and presence of resistant path...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/16291

Effect of Brewery Effluent on the Microbiological Quality of Ikpoba River and Surrounding Borehole Waters in Benin City, Nigeria

O. O. Akpomie, H. S. Buzugbe & P. M. Eze · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aim: The microbiological quality of Ikpoba River, Benin City-Nigeria and the surrounding borehole waters was investigated to assess the extent of pollution from Guinness Nigeria Plc, Benin City. Methodology: Microbiological parameters analyzed were total bacterial, fungal and col...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/8767