Abstract: Background and Objective: Fruits and vegetables served as the major sources of plant proteins, vitamins and fibers that support human health. This study was conducted to assess the bacteriological quality of various fruits and vegetables sold in Kaduna central market, northern Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Samples of the fruits and vegetables were procured from the market and analyzed using serial dilution technique and inoculation was done on MacConkey and nutrient agar and incubated for 48 h. Results: The result obtained showed the presence of six bacterial species: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus sp., Enterobacter sp., Escherichia coli, Citrobacter sp. and Klebsiella sp. Staphylococcus aureus was the most abundant (with 80% relative occurrence) while Streptococcus sp. was the least abundant (with 2% relative occurrence). Conclusion: It was concluded that 6 different bacterial species prevailed on the fruits and vegetables sold in Kaduna central market: The result therefore implied that people consuming these fruits and vegetables are at a higher risk of pneumonia and toxic shock syndrome due to Staphylococcal infection, strep throat, rheumatic fever, scalded skin syndrome, scarlet fever and puerperal fever due to S. aureus, gastrointestinal disorders due to E. coli and bronchopneumonia due to Klebsiella sp. There is therefore; the urgent need for orienting the general populace on the inherent dangers associated with consumption of these types of fruits and vegetables without thorough disinfection.