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In this study we assessed the microbiological quality of ready-to-eat foods (rice and moimoi) sold by vendors in Federal Polytechnic, Bali campus, Taraba State. A total of six ready-to-eat food samples were collected from the vending site. The result obtained revealed that total bacterial count ranged from 1.0 x 10 2 to 8.7 x 10 4 cfu/g. Microorganisms isolated include staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp, Salmonella spp, Mucor spp and Aspergillus spp. The study showed that ready-to-eat foods (rice and moimoi) sold by vendors in Federal Polytechnic, Bali campus were contaminated with various microorganisms indicating inadequate processing and poor handling practices which can pose danger to the health of the consumers. Based on the specification by the international commission for microbiological specification for foods (ICMSF), the level of contamination was within acceptable and tolerable microbiological limits. There was a significant difference (P<0.05) of microbial load between rice and moimoi. However, a closer and stringent supervision of ready-to-eat foods sold to staff and students in the polytechnic campus should be carried out by the relevant authorities to prevent possible outbreak of foodborne illness. Furthermore, health education to improve the knowledge of food vendors on food safety and hygiene practices is imparative.

Microbiological Quality of Ready-To-Eat Foods (Rice and Moimoi) Sold By Food Vendors in Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba State Nigeia.