Journal article
Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance Bacterial Contamination in Local Retail Meat Shops and Hygiene Practices by Vendors
Journal of Biosciences and Public Health, Vol.1(2), pp.41-58
18/08/2025
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Abstract
Meat remains a vital source of protein globally, yet its microbial safety is often compromised in low-resource settings due to unhygienic handling and lack of regulatory oversight. This study aimed to assess the microbiological contamination of meat-cutting surfaces (chopping board, cleaning drum) and utensils in retail shops and evaluate antibiotic resistance patterns of isolated bacteria. A total of 45 samples were collected from beef and chicken cutting boards and dressing drums across various retail markets. Microbial identification was conducted through culture and biochemical analysis, while antibiotic susceptibility was determined using the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. Additionally, a cross-sectional survey involving 224 meat sellers was conducted to assess hygiene practices and food safety knowledge. Among the 45 samples, 27 (60%) showed bacterial growth, with Escherichia coli (37.04%), Pseudomonas spp. (22.22%) and Klebsiella spp. (14.81%) identified as the most prevalent bacteria. Alarmingly, high resistance was observed against azithromycin (70.37%), tetracycline (63%), and ciprofloxacin (63%), indicating widespread antimicrobial resistance. Survey results revealed limited food safety awareness, with 88.4% of sellers lacking any formal training and over 50% never using protective gloves, aprons. The above findings demonstrate the importance of improved hygienic operations, legal enforcement and public health initiatives are needed to reduce microbiological hazards and manage antibiotic resistance in Bangladesh\'s local meat retail sector.
Details
- Title
- Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance Bacterial Contamination in Local Retail Meat Shops and Hygiene Practices by Vendors
- Creators
- Piyali De - Primeasia UniversityNittananda Mondal - Primeasia UniversitySnygdha Das - Primeasia UniversityMd Uddin - Primeasia UniversityMd Ahmed - University of RajshahiMasum Billah - University of RajshahiAl Arbin - GRSBDMd Joy - DIUBDJaber Hridoy - DIUBDMd Kabir - GRSBDTanzir Siddiqui - JUBD
- Publication Details
- Journal of Biosciences and Public Health, Vol.1(2), pp.41-58
- Publisher
- 4-Green Research Society (4GRS)
- Identifiers
- 991013308219202368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article