A meta-analysis of microbial contaminants in selected ready-to-eat foods in Bayelsa State, Nigeria: Public Health implications and risk-reduction strategies

Food poisoning is a major public health concern. This study employs a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarise and parameterise microbial densities and isolates in ready-to-eat-foods in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. A random effect meta-analysis model is used to compare the microbial density of th...

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Main Authors: Sylvester Chibueze Izah, Ebitimitula Nicholas Etebu, Tamaraukepreye Catherine Odubo, Ayobami Omozemoje Aigberua, Ikiemoye Iniamagha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-12-01
Series:Hygiene and Environmental Health Advances
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773049222000174