Comparison of bacteria in beef meat and poultry in terms of packaging and without packaging in Gilan Province

Food-borne illnesses are major international public health concern and significant cause of reduced economic growth. Contaminated food is the usual source of human infections, and poultry and beef meat are considered the major infectious route for humans. Each year, millions of persons become ill from foodborne diseases, though many cases are not reported. To assess the microbiological quality and safety of beef and poultry meat and try to achieve the connection of its contamination with hygienic conditions of packaging and without packaging of food in this study we analyzed food borne pathogens (Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus) in Gilan Province. A total number of 380 beef and poultry meat samples (with packing and without packaging) were collected and studied. Out of which 5/5 percent were founded contaminated with Salmonella 20.5 percent were founded contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus while 11.8 percent were founded contaminated with Bacillus cereus. Also 13.9 percent (beef meat) and 23.9 percent (poultry meat) were contaminated. The study confirmed the presence of Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus in beef and poultry meat which is potential threat to consumer health. To reduce of contamination, good hygiene practices are necessary from processing to storage.