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SAR Journal of Pathology and Microbiology
Volume-7 | Issue-01
Original Research Article
Microbial Quality of Garri Sold in Wudil Market, Wudil Local Government Area Kano State
Patience Ogbaji Ogbeche, Farida Isah El-Hassan, Yakubu Abubakar Bala, Tasiu Mahmud, Yahaya Ubah Ya’u
Published : Jan. 19, 2026
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36346/sarjpm.2026.v07i01.003
Abstract
Microbiological analysis of Garri samples taken from Wudil Market, Kano State, revealed levels of bacterial, fungal, and coliform contamination. The mean bacterial load ranged from 1.25 × 10⁴ to 8.63 × 10⁴ CFU/g, of which P10 contained the highest. The mean fungal load ranged from 1.08 × 10⁴ to 5.01 × 10⁴ CFU/g, also highest in P10. Most Probable Number (MPN) total coliform counts ranged from 29 to 120 MPN/g in samples. Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., and Bacillus spp. were the bacterial isolates recovered, with S. aureus and E. coli being most prevalent (35% each). Fungal isolates were Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Penicillium spp., and Cladosporium spp., of which A. niger was the most frequent (32%). These findings indicate that Garri retailed in the study area holds public health-relevant microorganisms, which means that there may be associated hazards from its intake and further highlights the need for proper amplified hygiene in processing, storage, and handling.

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