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The role of gamma irradiation and storage at 28 ± 2 °C on the inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica serotype Typhimurium in sun-dried Legon-18 pepper (Capsicum annuum) powder
Low moisture foods like spices are known to be contaminated with pathogens, sun-dried chili pepper powder not left out. A …
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Potential application of lactic acid starters in the reduction of aflatoxin contamination in fermented sorghum-millet beverages
Aflatoxin contamination in traditionally fermented cereal-based beverages is a serious food safety challenge considering that commercialization of these products is …
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Cabbage or ‘pesticide’ on the platter? Chemical analysis reveals multiple and excessive residues in African vegetable markets
Overuse of pesticides in vegetables and related fresh products raises serious public health concerns. However, the recognition and assessment of …
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Antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica isolated from cabbage and lettuce samples in Tamale metropolis of Ghana
Contamination of vegetables by multidrug resistant pathogens is of global concern. This is the first report on the antibiotic resistance …
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Perennial and seasonal contamination of maize by aflatoxins in eastern Kenya
Aflatoxin contamination of grain is a major constraint to sustained quality cereal production. The causative fungi, Aspergillus species infect crops …
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Health risk assessment and heavy metal contamination levels in vegetables from Tamale Metropolis, Ghana
Background One major route of heavy metal exposure/ accumulation to humans is via vegetable consumption. The study assessed the levels …
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Pesticides residue analysis in yam from selected markets across Ghana and Belgium: an evaluation of the QUECHERS method
In recent years, concerns have been raised in Ghana regarding the use of pesticides in yamproduction to the extent that …
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Microbial quality of ready-to-eat vegetable salads vended in the central business district of Tamale, Ghana
Food safety problems still persist across the globe and remain a challenge to the general public and government. The study …
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Ochratoxin A in black pepper, white pepper and clove sold in Yaoundé (Cameroon) markets: contamination levels and consumers’ practices increasing health risk
Spices are widely consumed in Cameroon, but there is no data available concerning their mycotoxin contamination. A cross-sectional study was …
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from food of animal origin in Bishoftu town, Central Ethiopia
Abstract Background Escherichia coli O157:H7 ( E. coli O157:H7) have frequently been associated with food borne illness and are considered …
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Penicillin-G and oxytetracycline residues in beef sold for human consumption in Maroua, Cameroon
The contamination of food by chemical hazards is a worldwide public health concern and is a leading cause of trade …
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Human health risk assessment of cyanide levels in water and tuber crops from Kenyasi, a mining community in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana
Cyanide is among the most harmful substances on Earth and it is harmful to humans and most aquatic life even …
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Determination of methanol and ethanol concentrations in local and foreign alcoholic drinks and food products (Banku, Ga kenkey, Fante kenkey and Hausa koko) in Ghana
It is believed that higher methanol content may be present in some alcoholic drinks produced by traditional distilleries or some …
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Bacillus Cereus isolation and load from raw cow milk sold in Markets of Haramaya District, eastern Ethiopia
Bacillus cereus is a spore-forming bacterium that is widely distributed in the environment and can be detected in a variety …
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Health risks due to consumption of pesticides in ready-to-eat vegetables (salads) in Kumasi, Ghana
Pesticide residue levels were determined in ready-to-eat vegetables collected from 16 sites along the food chain; which is, farms, markets, …
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Incidence of enteric pathogens in ugba, a traditional fermented food from African oil bean seeds (Pentaclethra macrophylla)
The lack of good production practices and probable post-fermentation contaminations contribute to bacterial pathogen load in ugba, a fermented food …
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Assessment of pesticide residue levels among locally produced fruits and vegetables in Monze district, Zambia
The use of pesticides in fruits and vegetable production is beneficial for preventing, destroying or repelling pests that may damage …
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Erratum to: Assessment of awareness of mycotoxins infections in stored maize (Zea mays L.) and groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Kilosa District, Tanzania
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Microbial profile of common spices and spice blends used in Tamale, Ghana
The main purpose of using spice to grill meat is to add aroma, colour, flavour, taste and pungency. However, the …
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Heavy metal accumulation and health risk assessment in wastewater-irrigated urban vegetable farming sites of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Wastewater irrigation for vegetable production is a highly prevalent practice in Addis Ababa and a number of articles have been …
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