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Isolation Of Pathogenic Microorganisms From Hands Of Food Handlers In Institute Of Management And Technology School Canteens
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1.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The objective of the project is to
isolate and determine microorganisms from the hands of food handlers in
Institute of Management and Technology school canteen.
In addition, to bring to the awareness of the food handlers the importance of personal hygiene.
1.3 HYPOTHESIS
H1.
Pathogenic microorganisms were isolated from hands of handlers in the
Institute of Management and Technology school canteen.
H2.
Pathogenic microorganisms were not isolated from the hands of food
handlers in the Institute of Management and Technology school canteen.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
This
study is very timely especially today that there is increased awareness
on the importance of healthy living and personal hygiene. The study
will be of immense benefit to the general public, institutions and
organized food handlers and retailers because safe food practices is
imperative given to the potential for widespread outbreaks of food borne
illness.
1.5 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This research work covers only few canteens within the school premises.
1.6 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
This work was limited to isolation of very few bacteria from the hands
of the food handlers within the school premises this is because
microorganisms are very sensitive to the environment especially
temperature. Lack of proper temperature due to lack of power supply for
the growth of microorganisms was a limiting factor.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Food handlers with poor personal hygiene working in a food service establishment could be potential sources of infection due to pathogenic organisms. This study reports the pathogenic microorganisms isolated from the palms of food handlers at the Institute of Management and Technology canteens. Ten samples were analyzed for the presence of pathogenic microorganisms following standard procedure. E.coli were the predominant bacteria (33%) followed by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococci,salmonella ... Continue reading---
