Bacterial Biofilm Formation in Milking Equipments in Lilongwe, Malawi

نویسندگان

1 Department of Dairy and Food Science and Technology, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Kenya

2 Department of Dairy and Food Science and Technology, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Kenya

3 Department of Dairy and Food Science and Technology, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Kenya

doi
10.18502/jfqhc.7.3.4146
چکیده

Background: Some microorganisms can adhere to food handling surfaces forming biofilms that pose a safety challenge. This study was done to evaluate bacterial biofilm formation in milking equipments in Lilongwe, Malawi. Methods: Pooled milk (n=54) and water (n=60) samples were collected from households and milk bulking groups in Lilongwe, Malawi. Swabbing ...