Research Article

Microbial Profile of Fresh and Semicooked Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and Hygienic Practice of Fish Handlers in Hawassa, Ethiopia

Table 3

Frequency of detection of Salmonella and E. coli from raw and undercooked Nile tilapia fillets.

VendorRaw/fresh fillets (n = 40)Semicooked fillets (n = 40)
Salmonella spp.E. coliSalmonella spp.E. coli

A1221
B1120
C1231
D1221
E1110
F1100
G2100
H1100
I1100
J2200
Total (%)12 (30%)14 (35%)10 (25%)3. (7.5%)