A survey of contamination to Campylobacter jejuni in the eggs from retails markets in Ardabil, Iran

Campylobacter jejuni is the most important pathogens causing gastroenteritis in human which is generally transmitted through the contaminated food with animal origin. Among foods with animal origin, the egg always has the potential ability to transfer foodborne pathogens which cause food poisoning. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate contamination to Campylobacter jejuni in the eggs from retails markets in Ardabil, Iran. A total of ۱۶۰ eggs (۸۰ bulk eggs and ۸۰ labeled industrial eggs) were collected randomly from retail markets in different parts of Ardabil a period of six months and transferred to the laboratory under sterile conditions. Shell and contents of the eggs were examined for contamination to Campylobacter jejuni by standard culture methods. There was no contamination by Campylobacter jejuni among the ۱۶۰ eggs examined .The results of this study that C. jejuni contamination of eggs does not make up a serious health hazard in this area.

Keywords:

Campylobacter jejuni , Egg , Retails market , Ardabil