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Microbiological Hazard Analysis in Children Snacks around Schools  

No, Byung-Jin (School of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University)
Choi, Song-Yi (School of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University)
Kim, Soo-Chong (Korea Food and Drug Administration)
Lee, Dong-Ho (Korea Food and Drug Administration)
Seo, Il-Won (Korea Food and Drug Administration)
Ho, Sang-Do (School of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University)
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Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety / v.26, no.2, 2011 , pp. 182-185 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted to develop an appropriated management for safety of children snacks sold around school. Total 598 items as targeted food were collected; 66 biscuits, 320 candies, 57 chocolates, 40 ice creams and 115 beverages. Microbiological hazards such as total aerobic bacteria, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Bacillus ceruse, Yeasts & molds were measured by analytical method in Korean food code. Total aerobic bacteria and Yeasts & molds were detected in cookies at the level of less than 2.69 and 2.65 $log_{10}$ CFU/g and the detection rates were 54.55 and 62.12%, respectively. Bacillus cereus was detected in 1 snack only at the level of 1.39 $log_{10}$ CFU/g but it was less than Korean microbial standards and specifications (3 $log_{10}$ CFU/g). Total aerobic bacteria and Yeasts & molds were detected in candies less than 2.86, 3.36 $log_{10}$ CFU/g and the detection rates were 46,8% respectively. Total aerobic bacteria, Yeast & mold were detected in chocolates at the levels less than 2.52 and 1.87 $log_{10}$ CFU/g and the detection rates were 33 and 22% respectively. Total aerobic bacteria in both ice creams and beverages were detected at the levels less than 3.39 and 1.35 $log_{10}$ CFU/g and the detection rates were 82 and 5% respectively. Coliforms were found in one ice cream (1.39 $log_{10}$ CFU/g) only. The result of this study indicated that all children snacks around school were suitable for microbial standard and specifications in Korean Food Code. However, since most children snacks around school are circulated without proper storage temperature and handing condition, consistent microbial management for children snacks are needed.
Keywords
Children snacks; Total aerobic bacteria; Yeasts & Molds; Korean food code;
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