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R.N. Waghamare, R.J. Zende, V.S. Waskar, A.M. Paturkar and D.S. Kulkarni
.(2012). "Prevalence of Listeria spp. in milk sold in different markets of Mumbai city". Journal of Veterinary Public Health, Vol. 10 Issue 2. Page No: 85-89
Prevalence of Listeria spp. in milk sold in different markets of Mumbai city
Page No. : 85-89
ABSTRACT
Pasteurized and unpasteurized milk samples were procured from different markets in Mumbai city and analyzed for presence of Listeria spp. using one step enrichment procedure. The study revealed overall prevalence of L. monocytogenes and Listeria spp. amongst all the pasteurized milk samples as 0.66% and 3.33%, respectively while 5.88% unpasteurized milk samples showed presence of L. monocytogenes and 21.32% samples showed other Listeria spp. The study concluded that overall prevalence of Listeria spp. and L. monocytogenes was found to be 15.03% and 3.14%, respectively. It is therefore necessary to implement strict quality management system during collection, processing and transportation of milk to prevent public health hazard.Keywords: L. monocytogenes, Listeria spp., milk, prevalence