Occurrences of Escherichia coli in broiler meat from traditional market in Gowa regency, Indonesia Irma, Nuraeni, Sartika Juwita
Politeknik Pembangunan Pertanian Gowa
Abstract
Contamination of microorganisms in broiler meat will cause the meat is easily damaged and rotten. One of the microorganisms that can cause damage and decay on broiler meat is Escherichia coli. The amount of risk caused by contamination of Escherichia coli bacteria is a major concern of consumers. This aim of study was to detect the presence or absence of contamination of Escherichia coli in broiler meat from traditional market in Gowa regency of South Sulawesi Province. TPC testing method refers to Indonesian National Standard (SNI) 012897-2008 and Escherichia coli contamination test refers to Table MPN series three tubes. The data is analyzed descriptively. The results showed that TPC (Total Plate Count) test detected 10 samples (41,67%) from 24 samples of broiler meat exceed maximum limit of microbial contamination 1x106 colony/g, while Escherichia coli contamination test detects 23 samples (95,83%) from 24 samples of broiler meat exceeded maximum limit of microbial contamination 1x101 colony/g.
Keywords: Escherichia coli, broiler meat, TPC, MPN, traditional market
Topic: Veterinary Animal Disease and Veterinary Public Health