Microbiological contamination of ready-to-eat sliced pineapple sold in commercial parts of Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria.
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This study evaluated the microbiological contamination of ready-to-eat sliced pineapple sold in Apete, Sango, and University of Ibadan markets. The anaerobic plate counts for all samples exceeded international standards. A total of eighteen bacterial species were identified, with Lactobacillus species being the most prevalent, accounting for 35% of the isolates. Six fungal species were also isolated, with Penicillium species being the most common, occurring at a frequency of 50%. Antibiotic sensitivity tests revealed that Ofloxacin, Gentamycin, and Ciprofloxacin demonstrated the greatest inhibitory properties against the isolates. The high levels of microbial contamination and the presence of potential pathogens pose significant risks to public health, underscoring the importance of enhanced hygiene practices and increased consumer awareness. These findings imply that Ofloxacin, Gentamycin, and Ciprofloxacin could be effective treatments for food borne infections resulting from the consumption of contaminated ready-to-eat sliced pineapple.
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Due to two major concerns, we cannot send out this study for review: 1. Much of the text is not original and seems to have been copied from other sources. 2. The potential virulence of the identified species was not assessed. In order to make suggestions and claims with regard to Nigerian public health, potential virulence of the identified species should be addressed. We would be willing to consider the paper should these issues be addressed. If the pathogenicity of the contaminants was determined, it would make this work much stronger and could be worth reporting for reasons of Nigerian public health.
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