A survey of bacterial and mold contamination of imported rice into West Azerbaijan Province, northwest of Iran
Journal Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 0
Abstract
Objective: To investigate contamination of imported rice with mold and Bacillus cereus in Iran as bacteria, fungi and viruses are main causes of food-borne diseases. Methods: In this study, mildew colonies of Bacillus cereus and organoliptic properties of 17 brands of imported rice into Iran were measured, out of which 24 samples were prepared according to national standards. Results: All the 408 samples had positive mold and Bacillus; but, they were in the normal range. All the samples (408) of normal color and morphological features were granular. Conclusions: The results of our study shows that imported rice to Iran contaminated by microbials due to the storage conditions. Although the contamination of imported rice is permissible, it is necessary to monitor food hygiene and healthy food pictures for as required.
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