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Microbiological Risk of Street Foods in Gopalganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh: Impact on Younger Population

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Lamia Bintay Masud, Md. Imran Hossain, Md. Omor Faruk, Md. Akber Subahan Mahbub Tuha, Sajidur Rahman Akash, Md. Sahabuddin, Dr. Md. Sarafat Ali
ยป doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.12.2024.496-511

Abstract

Food-borne illness is a significant public health concern in Bangladesh, especially among the younger generation. They often consume spicy street foods, such as Fusca, Hog plum bedfellow, and Chotpoti. These foods can be contaminated with harmful bacteria, which can cause various diseases, including diarrhea, cholera, and dysentery. This study investigated the microbiological quality of three commonly consumed street foods in Bangladesh.We employed microbiological, biochemical, and molecular testing to identify bacteria in samples collected from street food vendors in Gopalganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh. We also assessed antibiotic sensitivity. Additionally, we investigated the food production system and the practices involved in selling and serving these street foods.We found that all three of the food samples were contaminated with a variety of bacteria, including Bacillus spp., Haemophilus spp., Salmonella spp., Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus spp., and Streptococcus spp. Some of these bacteria, such as Haemophilus spp., were resistant to the antibiotic ciprofloxacin.Our findings have revealed a high risk of foodborne illnesses associated with the consumption of these foods. We strongly urge vendors and consumers to take steps to enhance food safety, including proper food handling, cooking, and the use of clean water and utensils.

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