BACTERIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF ZOBO DRINK SOLD IN OWERRI AND AROUND FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NEKEDE AND WITHIN OWERRI METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT The Bacteriological Quality Of ‘Zobo’ Drink Sold In Owerri Metropolis was analyzed using standard microbiological methods. The organisms isolated were Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus species and Escherichia coli. The total viable count of the samples ranged from 0.3 x 109cfu/ml to 4.1 x 1011cfu/ml, while the samples bought from Nekede market had colonies that were too numerous to count. These micro-organisms isolated could be as a result of poor water quality, unhygienic handling and packaging. Care should be taken to address these factors to promote public health and reduce cases of food poisoning