Quality of fish in retail markets of Bombay
Study carried out on the quality of fresh fish in retail markets of Bombay revealed that only 75% of the samples were of acceptable quality. Incidence of faecal streptococci was generally high, indicating poor sanitary and hygienic practices in handling of fresh fish. Total bacterial counts higher than Indian standard specified limits were observed in more than one third of the samples analysed. 7.5% of the samples were found to be contaminated either with Salmonella or Clostridium perfringens, thus posing a serious potential health hazard to the consumer. The quality of fish in different markets is also discussed. The urgent need for formulation and implementation of quality standards for fresh fish in domestic trade is highlighted.
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | article biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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1986
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| Subjects: | Fisheries, microbial contamination, fishery products, quality control, retail markets, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/33903 |
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