ASSESSEMENT OF MICROBIAL LOAD IN FURA AND NONO SOLD IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, GASHUA, YOBE STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The conventional procedure of making Fura and processing Nono and its products exposes them
to microbial contamination. Additionally, the products' handlers' lack of hygiene may cause
harmful microorganisms to enter them. The study investigated Microbial load analysis of Fura
and Nono sold in Federal University Gashua, Yobe State. Three samples of Fura and Nono were
purchased from three spots on the campus making a total of nine. Bacterial counts were carried
out using the pour plate technique and bacteria were isolated from the Fura and Nono. The
occurrence prevalence of bacterial species with the highest rate in this study are Escherichia coli
(23.1%), Staphylococcus aureus (15.38%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella typhi
(10.25%) for Nono, while Fura include Escherichia coli 31.03%, Staphylococcus aureus 20.69%,
Enterobacter specie and Salmonella epidermidis 10.34%. All the samples were contaminated with
bacteria, some with more than two or three. These could expose users of thisproduct in the sample
locations to foodborne infections and certain associated illnesses. Processing, packaging and
marketing of Fura and Nono should be carried out in a hygienic environment to avoid
contamination