Abstract Utilization of herbal products is a major concern due to the possibility of contamination by toxigenic fungi that are mycotoxin producers such as Aspergillus species during processing and packaging. Research was carried out to determine the presence of aflatoxins and fumonisins in herbal medicinal products sold in Eldoret and Mombasa towns in Kenya. The study employed both exploratory and laboratory experimental design. The herbal products were purchased from the market and transpor...
Abstract Background: The epidemiology and virulence properties of pathogenic Escherichia coli among food handlers in tourist destination hotels in Kenya are largely uncharacterized. Method: This cross-sectional study among consenting 885 food handlers working in nine luxurious tourist hotels in Nairobi, Kenya determined the epidemiology, virulence properties, antibiotics susceptibility profiles and conjugation abilities of pathogenic Escherichia coli. Result: Pathogenic Escherichia coli was ...
Abstract +e emergence and persistence of antibiotic resistance remain formidable health challenges. +is study aimed at detecting and profiling antibiotic resistance of bacterial contaminants in vended food and the environment. Seventy antibiotic-resistant bacterial isolates were isolated from fried fish, African sausages, roasted meat, smokies, samosa, chips (potato fries), vegetable salads, and soil samples collected from Embu Town and Kangaru Market in Embu County, Kenya. +e antibiotic sus...
Abstract/Overview Food security is a major global concern. Food insecurity has insidious effects on the health and development of young children and consequently, adults. The paper assesses the food security status and its key determinants for the rural households of the arid lands of Isiolo in Kenya. A three stage sampling technique was used for respondents (56) selection. Data collected were: demographics, livelihood strategies, food security and livelihood assets. Descriptive and infer...
Despite the rise in Ghana’s GDP per capita, food insecurity is still a challenge. Data from the World Income Inequality Database show that the consistent rise in Ghana’s GDP per capita income is accompanied by a rising income inequality trend. The rising income inequality is attributed to rising incomes of only the wealthy classes, leaving more people in economic crises. While several determinants of household food insecurity have been examined, the role of household income inequality is ...
Abstract: In Ethiopia, it has been reported that there are no official quality control standards and cooling and other preservative facilities for most dairy products. Under such circumstances, fresh raw butter which has pleasant taste and odor will lose its quality because of microbial contamination. Hence, this study was conducted with the objective of investigating the butter preservation potential of selected spices/herbs commonly used in traditionally processed butter around Shashemenie...
Abstract: Milk is lacteal secretion produced by mammalians to feed their young. It also serves as an excellent medium for growth of many kinds of microorganisms. This study was conducted to investigate the microbiological quality of dairy products collected from farmer households and vendors and assess risk factors associated with milk contamination and hygienic hadling practices in Sululta town. A total of 72 dairyproduct samples were colleted from farmer households and vendorsby sterile bo...
Abstract: Information on the actual hygienic practices and microbial quality of milk and dairy products is very important to promote food safety, to assure quality assurance system of milk at different levels, and to reduce contamination of milk and dairy products. However, the information on hygienic handling practice and microbial quality of fresh milk and dairy products in Asella town is generally limited. Therefore, a cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2021-March 2022 to a...
Abstract: Heavy metal is a general collection term applying to the group of metals and metalloids with an atomic density greater than 6g/cm3 and are mainly associated with pollution problems.The purpose of this study was to conduct analysis of heavy metal accumulation in the edible muscles of Nile Tilapia and Ccurican carp fish species which are among the most common types of fish consumed by the local people and found widespread in the lake.The water and fish samples were purposively collec...
Abstract: Ethiopia is one of the most vulnerable countries of the world to the impacts of climate change and variability. However, this study took Mirab Badawacho woreda as a case and analyzed changes in local climate; status of household food security; and household level determinants of food security. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies have been employed. Socio-economic data were collected from three rural Kebeles of Mirab Badawacho Woreda. A total of 281 sample households were sel...
Abstract: Milk is an intricate or a complex biological fluid and by its nature, a good grawthmedium for many microorganisms.Becouse of its physico-chemical properties, its needs strict hygienic condition to avoid contamination of milk with microorganisms.Therefore, the microbial content of milk is a major feature in determining its quality.Microbial contamination can generally occure from three sources such as, with in the udder, exterior of the udder and surface of milk handling and storage...
Abstract: Food security issue is one of the critical concern and top priority area for developing countries. Having clear picture on food security status and its determinants helps policy makers to devise appropriate policies that enhance food security. Hence, this study aims to determine the food security status of the households, its determinants, and identify coping strategies used during food shortage in Oda Bultum district of West Hararghe zone, Oromia National Regional State. By using ...
Abstract: In Ethiopia microfinance institutions are becoming increasingly essential instruments in reducing poverty. Improving the delivery of financial services to the poor helps the poor to increase their disposable income, asset ownership, and cushion consumption during food deficit periods. Accordingly, Oromia Credit and Saving Share Company has been providing formal financial services for rural households in Oromia region for the last two decades. Large number of studies examined the im...
Abstract: In Ethiopia, small scale irrigation is thought to be one of the most useful irrigation systems which has a profound impact on food security through increasing income and production. Therefore, the study focused on the impact of small scale irrigation on farm household food security with specific reference to Kobo District of Amhara Regional State. The specific objectives of the study were to identify factors affecting households’ participation in small scale irrigation and its im...
Abstract: The bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae is ubiquitous in nature and is found on the general vegetation and their fruits. The subspecies “pneumonia” is known to cause community-acquired and nosocomial pneumonia in immune-compromised persons (Ko et al., 2002; Yu et al., 2007; Yinnon et al., 1996 and Struve and Krogfelt, 2004). Some the vegetation and wild fruits form part of the staple diet or is consumed as delicacies in Botswana. The potential presence of K. pneumoniae therefore po...