ArticleInternational journal of food science2026
Microbial Contamination, Hygienic Practices, and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Food Milling Machines in Somanya, Ghana.
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- Microbial Contamination, Hygienic Practices, and Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Food Milling Machines in Somanya, Ghana.International journal of food science · 2026Article
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Abstract
The introduction of food milling machines has accelerated food processing, improved time efficiency, and reduced processing costs. Although food safety remains a crucial public health issue, concerns have been raised about potential microbial contamination of these machines due to unhygienic practices in the working environment and on the equipment, which can ultimately contaminate food products. This research is aimed at assessing the microbial contamination, hygienic practices, and antimicrobial resistance patterns associated with food milling machines in Somanya, Yilo Krobo Municipality, in the Eastern Region of Ghana. We employed a descriptive cross-sectional design, with sampling conducted from food milling machines in selected areas of Somanya. A total of 129 bacterial species, classified into six (6) groups, were identified using MALDI-TOF. The most prevalent species identified included
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