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Title Quality of fish in retail markets of Bombay
 
Names Iyer, T.S.G.
Damle, S.P.
Garg, D.K.
Narayanan Nambiar, V.
Vasu, N.M.
Date Issued 1986 (iso8601)
Abstract Study carried out on the quality of fresh fish in retail markets of Bombay revealed
that only 75% of the samples were of acceptable quality. Incidence of faecal streptococci
was generally high, indicating poor sanitary and hygienic practices in handling
of fresh fish. Total bacterial counts higher than Indian standard specified limits
were observed in more than one third of the samples analysed. 7.5% of the samples
were found to be contaminated either with Salmonella or Clostridium perfringens,
thus posing a serious potential health hazard to the consumer. The quality of fish
in different markets is also discussed. The urgent need for formulation and implementation of quality standards for fresh fish in domestic trade is highlighted.
Genre Article
Identifier Fish Technol.23(1):78-83