Isolation and identification of Salmonella species from local cheeses in Sulaimani province

A total of 120 random samples of local (Fresh, non- salted) cheese were collected from different markets of Sulaimani city during the period from October 2009 to June 2010. The results showed that three 2.5% out of the total 120 cheese samples were found contaminated with Salmonella species. Salmonella enteritidis was the only serotypes that have been found.