Table 1 Mean loads (log10 cfu/gm) of aerobic mesophillic bacteria in raw beef meats collected from slaughterhouse and retail outlets, Assosa Town, 2018
Raw beef meat site | No. of total samples | No. of positive samples | % | Minimum | Maximum | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S. house | 35 | 20 | 57.1 | 2.49 | 5.16 | 4.03 |
R. outlets | 35 | 26 | 74.3 | 2.75 | 7.52 | 5.04 |
Total | 70 | 46 | 65.7 | 2.49 | 7.52 | 4.60 |