Are Street Foods Safe: Detection of Escherichia coli in Street Foods Sauces
Flyndon Mark S. Dagalea
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Department of Physical Sciences, College of Science, University of Easter Philippines, University Town, Northern Samar, 6400, Philippines and University Research and Development Services, University of Eastern Philippines, University Town, Northern Samar, 6400, Philippines.
Karina Milagros C. Lim
Department of Physical Sciences, College of Science, University of Easter Philippines, University Town, Northern Samar, 6400, Philippines and University Research and Development Services, University of Eastern Philippines, University Town, Northern Samar, 6400, Philippines.
Manuela Cecille G. Vicencio
University Research and Development Services, University of Eastern Philippines, University Town, Northern Samar, 6400, Philippines.
Jonsel Juris C. Ballicud
Senior High School Laboratory School, University of Eastern Philippines, University Town, Northern Samar, 6400, Philippines.
Moises Ronn B. Burac
Senior High School Laboratory School, University of Eastern Philippines, University Town, Northern Samar, 6400, Philippines.
Justine Jane B. Vibar
Senior High School Laboratory School, University of Eastern Philippines, University Town, Northern Samar, 6400, Philippines.
Vincenette Brea E. Villadolid
Senior High School Laboratory School, University of Eastern Philippines, University Town, Northern Samar, 6400, Philippines.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Good manufacturing practices (GMP) is the key in quality food services. This is to ensure that the food our body take in is safe from harmful bacteria that may cause disorder in its normal function. In this research, detection of Escherichia coli (E. coli) was done in the sauces of the street foods vendor at the University of Eastern Philippines. The result of this study will be of use to the local units that need to regulate the franchise of these street foods; to ensure that safety in the delivery of food products. Samples were collected from the stalls of the street vendors and were subjected to microbial analysis. Results showed that E. coli is present in the street sauces but in minimal count. Though the count is far from the threshold, vendors must consider increasing their knowledge and practices with GMP to ensure safe and quality food delivery.
Keywords: Escherichia coli, street foods, GMP