Microbiology Journal2153-06962153-0718Asian Network for Scientific Information10.3923/mj.2019.8.13Callinectes amnicola) Fished and Sold in Southern Benin]]>BokoKadoeito Cyrille YambodeAlida Melaine Sokan SessouPhilippe TouganUlbad Polycarpe AguidissouOscar Nestor GwladysKomagbe KpodekonMarc T. FarougouSouaibou 1201991Background and Objective: Crabs fished in Southern Benin are often distributed in the markets without any means of conservation or processed in very poor hygienic conditions exposing them to pathogens that can cause foodborne diseases to consumers. Therefore, there is a need to assess their safety in order to evaluate the risk for consumers. This study aimed to assess the microbial quality of fresh and smoked crabs fished and sold in Benin. Materials and Methods: To this end, a total of 120 fresh crabs were collected from 3 landing sites of the main water bodies and 3 retail markets and analysed using standard methods. Moreover, 30 smoked crab samples were collected from Dantokpa market and analysed. Results: The study revealed that all of analyzed samples had microbial loads higher than the maximum level required by Federation of Trade and Distribution for fresh crabs and the General Directorate of Food (2000) for smoked crabs. The total viable count was 7.1, 7.3 and 7.4 log CFU g1 for fresh crabs from landing sites, markets and the smoked ones, respectively. Statistical analysis revealed significant difference (p<0.01) between microbial counts of market’s fresh crabs and those from landing sites. Average fecal coliforms counts were 1.9, 2.0 and 1.4 log CFU g1, respectively with significant difference (p<0.001) between fresh and smoked crabs. Sulphite-reducing bacteria were 1.6 and 0.6 log CFU g1 in fresh and smoked crabs, respectively. All samples were free of Salmonella sp. with Staphylococcus aureus counts satisfactory. Conclusion: The study demonstrates that fresh and smoked crabs sold in Southern Benin are of poor microbial quality and potentially unsafe for consumption.]]>FD.,20122012Sachi, P.S.A., I.Y. Bokossa, C.C. Tchekessi, J.S. Banon, A. Djogbe and R. Bleoussi,201618445457Gnimadi, A., P. Egboou, E. Dessouassi and A. Gbaguidi,20082008FD.,20072007Desalme, A., D. Quilliot and O. Ziegler,200439217228Gnohossou, P.M.,20062006Adandedjan, D., P. Laleye and G. Gourene,2012612331252Dovonou, F., M. Aina, M. Boukari and A. Alassane,2011515901602Vieira, R.H., E.A.D. Lima, D.B.R. Sousa, E.F.D. Reis, R.G. Costa and D.D.P. Rodrigues,2004Vibrio spp. and Salmonella spp., presence and susceptibility in crabs Ucides cordatus.]]>46179182Delmas, G., N.J. da Silva, N. Pihier, F.X. Weill, V. Vaillant and H. de Valk,201031344348Popovic, N.T., A.B. Skukan, P. Dzidara, R. Coz-Rakovac and I. Strunjak-Perovic et al.,201055233241Matulkova, P., M. Gobin, J. Taylor, F. Oshin, K. O'Connor and I. Oliver,2013E. coli O157 identified in an outbreak in South West England, August 2011.]]>14120432050Karim, F., M.G. Mustafa, D.A. Ahsan and M.A.R. Khan,2015Scylla olivacea, collected from different markets of Dhaka city.]]>435562Kakara, R.R., S. Geetha, N.M. Krishna, V.G. Rao and K.R. Babu,201665761ISO 6887-3:2003,20032003AFNOR.,1996Vol. 2,Pages: 545Pages: 545SAS.,20062006FCD.,20152015Degnon, R.G., E. Dahouenon-Ahoussi, E.S. Adjou, O. Ayikpe, S. Tossou, M.M. Soumanou and D.C.K. Sohounhloue,2012Penaeus spp.) from lake Aheme in Benin for export.]]>5337493759Megnon, G.T., M.M. Soumanou, S. Tossou and G.A. Mensah,2012Penaeus sp.) from Lake Nokoue in South Benin: Chemical and microbiological aspects.]]>2012Koussemon, M., S.G. Traore, R. Koffi-Nevry, S.K. Ouffoue and A. Kamenan,2008Callinects amnicola.]]>26169172Gnakadja, B.D.L.,2011Penaeus notialis from the lagoon and Porto-Novo markets.]]>2011Degnon, R.G., E. Dahouenon-Ahoussi, E.S. Adjou and D.C.K. Sohounhloue,2013Penaeus spp.) in Southern Benin: Evaluation of the technical performance of smoking equipment and processes.]]>82331DGAL.,20002000