Potential Risk Factors of Salmonella spp. Contamination of Pork Sold at Retail Markets in Gia Lam District, Ha Noi

Abstract

    Salmonella is one of the most common bacteria causing foodborne diseases in human. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of Salmonella in pork sold at retail markets in Gia Lam district of Ha Noi and to identify some potential risk factors of Salmonella contamination in pork. The results showed that the prevalence of Salmonella was 34.4%. Wooden table, lack of meat inspection, and poor knowledge of sellers about food safety were identified as potential risk factors of Salmonella contamination in pork. These results could be used as a reference for future interventions to improve the conditions of food hygiene and safety at the retail markets in Hanoi city.