Evaluation of the Microbiological Quality of the Cheese-based of Cow's Milk Sold in the Markets of Porto-novo (Benin)

Abstract

The present study focuses on the case of the city of Porto Novo, the capital of Benin. The microbiological analyses and the surveys conducted in the markets of this city about cow's milked-based cheese have permitted to appreciate the level of microbiological quality of the cheese-based of cow's milk sold in the markets of Porto-novo (Benin). For the purpose of public health security, the microbiological analyses and surveys on cheese were conducted in four markets of this city and enabled us to appreciate the microbiological quality of the cheese-based of cow's milk sold in the markets of Porto-novo (Benin).

We have to look for the pathogenic microorganisms and use different parameters and analysis methods of microbiology.

The obtained results show that the concentration of pathogenic microorganisms exceed the regulatory limits set by some international organizations such as the WHO, the codex alimentarius or the European Union. As a result, the city of Porto-Novo is polluted by bacteria.

The results raise the issue of public health and illustrate the consequences of anthropic actions likely to affect the quality of foodstuffs exposed to the open air. And since cheese must be delivered in a sane and appropriate condition to consumers, suggestions have been formulated in the present document through a good practice of milk collection, cheese production and conservation, and its sale. We estimate that the implementation of the proposals in an efficient in an efficient way will help reduce the prevalence of contaminants in foodstuffs in general and in cheeses in particular.