Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is a notorious gram-negative pathogenic
microorganism, because of several virulence factors, biofilm forming capability, as well as …

Vegetables contain vital ingredients such as minerals, phytochemicals, vitamins, and fibers,
which play significant roles in human health. Consumption of fresh vegetables causes …

Leafy greens are ideal hosts for pathogens like Salmonella enterica and E. coli O157: H7. In
the current study, baby spinach leaves inoculated with Salmonella enterica serovars and E …

Purpose Despite its health benefits, vegetable consumption is low in urban Nigeria.
Interventions have been successful in increasing urban Nigerians' vegetable intake in the …

Food borne diseases caused by improper food handling practices bring about dreadful
diseases that has an adverse effect on human life. The study was conducted to assess the …

This study aims to investigate the spectrum of bacteria and yeasts present in soaked
vegetables and their resilience to varying pH levels, alcohol, and temperatures. Four …

This study evaluated microbial safety (incidence, risk levels and prevalence) of fresh
produce from three states in 30 open-markets in Southwest, Nigeria. Total Viable Count of …

Consumption of fruits and vegetables which are known to be highly nutritious has been
linked to foodborne disease outbreaks which constitute food safety and public concern. This …

ATCC22959, Rhizopus oryzae ATCC22580, and Candida spp.(Candida albicans
ATCC10231, Candida krusei ATCC32196, and Candida parapsilosis ATCC22019) ranged …

The microbiological assessment of three commonly consumed Nigerian fermented food
condiments, ogiri (Ricinus communis), ukpaka (Pentaclethra macrophylla), and okpei …