Author/Authors :
Costanzo, Nicola Department of Health Sciences - University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro - Campus Universitario “S. Venuta” - Viale “S. Venuta” - I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy , Ceniti, Carlotta Department of Health Sciences - University “Magna Græcia” of Catanzaro - Campus Universitario “S. Venuta” - Viale “S. Venuta” - I-88100 Catanzaro, Italy , Santoro, Adriano Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production - University “Federico II” of Naples - Via Delpino 1 - 80100 Napoli, Italy , Teresa Clausi, Maria Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno - Viale Crotone - Catanzaro 88100, Italy , Casalinuovo, Francesco Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno - Viale Crotone - Catanzaro 88100, Italy
Abstract :
General hygienic parameters and selected foodborne pathogens in raw milk cheeses at the retail level were evaluated. A total of 245
raw milk cheese samples were analysed for total bacterial count, Enterobacteriaceae, E. coli, Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes,
coagulase-positive Staphylococci, and staphylococcal enterotoxin. Results showed only 3 samples that were not compliant with
European rules on staphylococcal enterotoxin, but coagulase-positive Staphylococci were evidenced in all samples tested.
Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes were never detected whereas E. coli was evidenced in 20 samples. Results suggest a need for improvement of good manufacturing practice and milking operation.
