Microbial Quality of Home-Made Street-Vended Beverages in Reused Bottles Sold in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

By:
Evelyn Mnguchivir Tersoo-Abiem ,Rosemary Ogabanya Orinya​
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This study evaluates the microbial quality of beverages like kunu, zobo, and soymilk sold in reused bottles. High contamination levels were found, with pathogens like Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. exceeding safe limits. The findings highlight the urgent need for hygiene education and strict regulatory oversight to ensure consumer safety.