Assessment of Microbial Isolation from Refrigerated Food and their Response to Antimicrobial Agents

Abstract

Food-borne illnesses are becoming more prevalent worldwide as a result of eating contaminated refrigerated foods. The present study was undertaken to investigate the microbial load of different refrigerated food and their response to antimicrobial agents. A total of five processed food samples were taken aseptically, stored in the refrigerator for three days, and examined for microbial loads every day. Spread plate technique and biochemical characterisation had been used for the microbial screening of diverse food samples. The findings indicated that there were numerous contaminating bacteria present, which can cause a variety of food-borne diseases. Samples were analysed for the presence of bacteria while antibiotic resistance patterns of bacterial isolates were determined using standard methods. According to these studies, consumer refrigerator management and hygiene are of extremely low standards, endangering their health. In order to ensure prompt food safety, the study's findings emphasise the significance of proper temperature management and thorough, regular cleaning of their refrigerators.