*[1]Usang, A., [2]Omeh, B. A., and [3]Ekuma, V. O.
1Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Calabar, PMB 1115, Calabar, Nigeria
2Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Technology, Calabar, Nigeria
3Department of Parasitology and Entomology, University of Calabar, Nigeria *Correspondence to: akedorusang2rue@gmail.com
Abstract
Background: Reusable plastic containers are widely used in informal food vending sites in developing countries like Nigeria, posing potential risks for microbial contamination and foodborne illnesses. This study determined the prevalence and identify microbial contaminants in 350 reusable plastic containers sampled from selected sites (markets, schools, roadside sellers, hawkers, and motor parks) in Calabar, Nigeria. Continue reading “Prevalence and identification of microbial contaminants of reusable plastic containers from informal food vending sites in Calabar, Nigeria”