Background. Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) has a high water content which
predisposes it to spoilage by pathogenic bacteria that can pose significant health threats to …

Listeria monocytogenes is a known pathogen that had been reported to be significant in
biomedical field due to the role it played in both food and medical microbiology. This study …

Lycopersicon esculentum (tomato) is a fleshy berry that is highly perishable and prone to
microbial spoilage. The presence of some microorganisms of public health significance …

Fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) is a minimally-processed green leafy vegetable
traditionally used for its antianaemic properties in the form of leaf juice without a heating or …

The aim of this research is to determine the quality and proximate composition of
Amaranthus hybridus, Celosia argentea, and Talinum triangulare obtained from open …

This study was conducted to isolate and identify microorganisms from swamp water samples
from the Akwata market in Enugu, where tomatoes were sold. Three wetland water samples …

Human food borne infections traditionally are acquired through the ingestion of foods of
animal origin. Fresh fruits and vegetables are major vehicles for the transmission of the food …

In most Nigerian cities, ready-to-eat (RTE) vegetables are purchased directly from street
vendors and consumed immediately without necessarily having to cut, peel or rinse them as …

Tomato, a worldwide consumed commodity for its nutritive values can harbour Salmonella
and E. coli. Tomato can contribute to diarrheal illnesses; and associated burden in …

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) contains high water content making it prone microbial
spoilage, thus causing a significant public health concern. This study is aimed at …