hygiene practices

Microbiological Quality Assessment of Raw Camel Milk Consumed in N’Djamena, Chad

Abdoullahi Hissein Ousman, Nicolas Ouédraogo, François Tapsoba, Mabrouka Oumar Allatchi, Valery Mbaigolmem Beral, Rachid Bengueddour, Aly Savadogo & Abdesalam Tidjani · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

Camel milk is an important food resource in Sahelian regions; however, its consumption in raw form exposes populations to microbiological risks. This prospective experimental investigation assessed the microbiological quality of raw camel milk using 30 samples collected from the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i11698

Risk Assessment of Staphylococcus aureus Food Poisoning Associated with Pork Barbecues in Daloa, Côte d’Ivoire

Ouina Toualy Serge Thibaut, Kouassi Kouassi Clément, YA Kouamé Claude, DIEGAI Jessica Océane Laurie, Kouassi Kra Athanase & KOUSSEMON-CAMARA Marina · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: In Daloa, Côte d’Ivoire, the sale of pork barbecues has increased markedly over the past five years. The production and sale chain for these barbecues involves multiple handling steps that can introduce critical contamination points. Pork and personnel participating i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111660

Assessment of Vendors’ Knowledge of Hygiene Practices and the Microbiological Quality of Animal-Derived Food at the Togo–Benin Border (Sanvee-Condji and Hillah-Condji)

APETI Messan Wèdè, BATIONO Fabrice & MELILA Mamatchi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: Global demand for animal proteins continues to rise. According to the FAO, between 2020 and 2021, the production of meat, fish and dairy products increased by 4.2 %, 2 % and 1.5 % respectively, driven by rapid urbanisation, demographic growth and the expansion of stre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i91627