ArticleCureus2026
Microbial Contamination and Molecular Identification of Predominant Bacteria in Fermented Milk Products in Mbarara, Uganda.
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backgroundFermented milk products are widely consumed in Uganda for their nutritional and cultural value. However, informal production practices and limited quality control raise concerns regarding microbial safety. This study evaluated the microbiological safety of commonly consumed fermented dairy products in Mbarara City, Uganda.
methodsA total of 192 samples, including yogurt, cheese, homemade butter, and
resultsOverall, 12.0% of cultured samples were positive for at least one pathogen. Cheese had the highest contamination rate (42.9%), followed by eshabwe (8.6%) and yogurt (4.3%), while homemade butter showed no detectable pathogens. Molecular analysis confirmed the presence of fermentation-associated lactic acid bacteria and identified potential opportunistic and pathogenic taxa, including
conclusionsFermented dairy products in Mbarara City contain beneficial fermentative bacteria but also demonstrate measurable pathogen contamination, particularly in products under informal conditions. Targeted hygiene improvements, safe starter use, and routine microbial monitoring are needed to enhance food safety while preserving traditional production practices across Uganda.
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