Prevalence of E. coli in raw milk marketed in different area of Jabalpur city

Abstract

Present study was conducted to isolate the E. coli of from raw milk samples belonging to Jabalpur city. A total of 240 Raw milk Samples were aseptically collected randomly from four different areas (South Civil Lines, Medical, Aadhar Tal and Vijay Nagar Colony) of Jabalpur City. 60 Samples were collected from each area and analyzed for isolation of E. coli by using standard method and further confirmed by different Biochemical test. Prevalence rate of E. coli in different area was 5%, 2.5%, 6.6%, 8.33% 22.5% in Vijay Nagar, South Civil Lines, Medical, and Aadhar Tal Respectively. Overall prevalence rate of E. coli in milk samples obtained from all the area of Jabalpur city was 22.5%. Highest number of E. coli was isolated from Aadhar Tal where, out of 60 samples 20 samples were found to be positive for E. coli. Presence of this organism in milk indicates improper handling and storage.