Prevalence and molecular characterization of Cronobacter species in Egyptian table eggs and egg-based desserts; special insight on Cronobacter sakazakii
Sahar M. Kamal, Nagah M.S. Maharik, Antonio Valero, Alshimaa M. Faried
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Abstract
The occurrence of Cronobacter spp. was investigated in table eggs and egg-based desserts obtained from retail stores. Cronobacter was isolated from 57 out of 180 (31.7%) (95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 26–43%) examined samples of eggs and egg-based desserts. The prevalence of Cronobacter spp. was significantly higher in farm eggs (67%) (P < 0.05) than in Balady eggs (23%), cream cake (27%) and small-scale ice cream (27%). Cronobacter (C.) sakazakii and C. muytjensii were the predominant isolates obtained in the present study. All C. sakazakii isolates were molecularly confirmed with higher incidence in small-scale ice cream (62.5%).
期刊介绍:
"Italian Journal of Food Science" is an international journal publishing original, basic and applied papers, reviews, short communications, surveys and opinions on food science and technology with specific reference to the Mediterranean Region. Its expanded scope includes food production, food engineering, food management, food quality, shelf-life, consumer acceptance of foodstuffs, food safety and nutrition, energy and environmental aspects of food processing on the whole life cycle.
Reviews and surveys on specific topics relevant to the advance of the Mediterranean food industry are particularly welcome.