@article{ajmr20251363,
author={{Cl¨¦ment, Kouassi Kouassi and Thibaut, Ouina Toualy Serge and Constant, Z¨¦br¨¦ Arthur and Evelyne, Assey Assere Niamien Anita and Athanase, Kouassi Kra and Ibrahim, Konat¨¦},
title={Microbiological Risks Associated with Ice Cream Consumption in Urban Areas: The Case of Daloa (C?te d¡¯Ivoire)},
journal={American Journal of Microbiological Research},
volume={13},
number={6},
pages={137--142},
year={2025},
url={https://pubs.sciepub.com/ajmr/13/6/3},
issn={2328-4137},
abstract={This study aims to evaluate the microbiological quality of ice cream sold in selected pastry shops in the city of Daloa (C?te d¡¯Ivoire), in a context of increasing food poisoning cases associated with these products. A survey was conducted among 500 consumers and 70 vendors to analyze consumption habits and hygiene practices, complemented by microbiological analyses of 100 ice cream samples. The results reveal that 27.6% of consumers had experienced discomfort after consumption, mainly fever and vomiting. Most vendors (80%) comply with hygiene regulations, although one-third remain unaware of sanitary standards. Microbiological analyses showed an overall low microbial load, with no detection of <i>Salmonella spp.</i> or <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, but <i>E. coli</i> counts (3.66 ¡Á 102 CFU/g) were close to the acceptable limit, suggesting possible fecal contamination. These findings indicate an overall satisfactory microbiological quality but highlight the need to strengthen hygiene practices to prevent potential health risks.},
doi={10.12691/ajmr-13-6-3}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}