Table 1.
Prevalence of Escherichia coli and coliform counts in meat samples sold at the Tamale Metropolis.
| Sample | No. of samples examined | aNo. (%) positive | Coliforms (log cfu/cm2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef | 45 | 39 (86.67) | 3.81 ∗(3.48-4.14) |
| Chevon | 45 | 34 (75.56) | 4.72 (4.09-5.35) |
| Mutton | 45 | 40 (88.89) | 4.39 (4.25-4.53) |
| Local chicken | 45 | 36 (80.00) | 3.23 (3.16-3.30) |
| Guinea fowl | 45 | 40 (88.89) | 4.94 (4.65-5.24) |
| Overall | 225 | 189 (84.00) | 4.22 (3.16-5.35) |
aNo.: number of samples positive for Escherichia coli; ∗range values for coliform counts.