Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria species and associated risk factors for contamination of milk and cottage cheese along the value chains in Ethiopia
This study aimed to comprehensively examine the prevalence of <i>L. monocytogenes</i> and <i>Listeria</i> spp. in dairy products including raw milk, pasteurized milk, and cottage cheese, and identify potential risk factors for contamination throughout the dairy value chain in major milk sheds in Eth...
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| author | Hassen, A. Keba, Abdi Ebrai, M.S. Mamo, H. Geleta, T.K. Tessema, T.S. Vipham, J. Kovac, J. Zewdu, A. |
| author_browse | Ebrai, M.S. Geleta, T.K. Hassen, A. Keba, Abdi Kovac, J. Mamo, H. Tessema, T.S. Vipham, J. Zewdu, A. |
| author_facet | Hassen, A. Keba, Abdi Ebrai, M.S. Mamo, H. Geleta, T.K. Tessema, T.S. Vipham, J. Kovac, J. Zewdu, A. |
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| description | This study aimed to comprehensively examine the prevalence of <i>L. monocytogenes</i> and <i>Listeria</i> spp. in dairy products including raw milk, pasteurized milk, and cottage cheese, and identify potential risk factors for contamination throughout the dairy value chain in major milk sheds in Ethiopia. We collected 912 samples, comprising 736 milk samples (368 raw and 368 pasteurized) and 176 cottage cheese samples, from the Oromia, SNNP, and Amhara regions. The isolation of <i>L. monocytogenes</i> and <i>Listeria</i> spp. followed the EN ISO 11290-1: 2017 standards, with confirmation via PCR targeting the <i>lmo2234</i> and <i>iap</i> genes. The overall prevalence rates were 12.2 % for <i>Listeria</i> spp. and 4.7 % for <i>L. monocytogenes</i>. Notably, the prevalence of <i>Listeria</i> spp. (P = 0.024) and <i>L. monocytogenes</i> (P < 0.001) varied significantly across regions. Raw milk showed the highest prevalence of <i>Listeria</i> spp. at 15.2 %, followed by pasteurized milk at 12.2 %, and cottage cheese at 5.7 %, with these differences being statistically significant (P = 0.006). The prevalence of <i>Listeria</i> spp. differed significantly (P = 0.001) among the value chain stages (producers, collectors, processors, and retailers) and was 12.5 %, 17.9 %, 17.4 %, and 7.1 %, respectively. Furthermore, the prevalence rates in cottage cheese from producers and retailers were significantly different at 6.8 % and 4.5 % (P = 0.001). The prevalence of <i>L. monocytogenes</i> among milk producers, collectors, and processors was also significantly different, at 4.4 %, 5.4 %, and 12.0 % respectively (P < 0.001). Filtration of milk and cooling for preservation of milk were significantly associated with <i>Listeria</i> spp. or <i>L. monocytogenes</i> contamination at milk collectors' level (P < 0.05). These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions focused on the risk factors identified here to mitigate <i>Listeria</i> contamination in the dairy sector. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1635072025-10-26T12:55:01Z Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria species and associated risk factors for contamination of milk and cottage cheese along the value chains in Ethiopia Hassen, A. Keba, Abdi Ebrai, M.S. Mamo, H. Geleta, T.K. Tessema, T.S. Vipham, J. Kovac, J. Zewdu, A. animal products dairying food safety This study aimed to comprehensively examine the prevalence of <i>L. monocytogenes</i> and <i>Listeria</i> spp. in dairy products including raw milk, pasteurized milk, and cottage cheese, and identify potential risk factors for contamination throughout the dairy value chain in major milk sheds in Ethiopia. We collected 912 samples, comprising 736 milk samples (368 raw and 368 pasteurized) and 176 cottage cheese samples, from the Oromia, SNNP, and Amhara regions. The isolation of <i>L. monocytogenes</i> and <i>Listeria</i> spp. followed the EN ISO 11290-1: 2017 standards, with confirmation via PCR targeting the <i>lmo2234</i> and <i>iap</i> genes. The overall prevalence rates were 12.2 % for <i>Listeria</i> spp. and 4.7 % for <i>L. monocytogenes</i>. Notably, the prevalence of <i>Listeria</i> spp. (P = 0.024) and <i>L. monocytogenes</i> (P < 0.001) varied significantly across regions. Raw milk showed the highest prevalence of <i>Listeria</i> spp. at 15.2 %, followed by pasteurized milk at 12.2 %, and cottage cheese at 5.7 %, with these differences being statistically significant (P = 0.006). The prevalence of <i>Listeria</i> spp. differed significantly (P = 0.001) among the value chain stages (producers, collectors, processors, and retailers) and was 12.5 %, 17.9 %, 17.4 %, and 7.1 %, respectively. Furthermore, the prevalence rates in cottage cheese from producers and retailers were significantly different at 6.8 % and 4.5 % (P = 0.001). The prevalence of <i>L. monocytogenes</i> among milk producers, collectors, and processors was also significantly different, at 4.4 %, 5.4 %, and 12.0 % respectively (P < 0.001). Filtration of milk and cooling for preservation of milk were significantly associated with <i>Listeria</i> spp. or <i>L. monocytogenes</i> contamination at milk collectors' level (P < 0.05). These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions focused on the risk factors identified here to mitigate <i>Listeria</i> contamination in the dairy sector. 2025-02 2024-12-15T16:21:16Z 2024-12-15T16:21:16Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163507 en Limited Access Elsevier Hassen, A., Keba, A., Ebrai, M.S., Mamo, H., Geleta, T.K., Tessema, T.S., Vipham, J., Kovac, J. and Zewdu, A. 2025. Prevalence of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> and <i>Listeria</i> species and associated risk factors for contamination of milk and cottage cheese along the value chains in Ethiopia. International Journal of Food Microbiology 429: 111021. |
| spellingShingle | animal products dairying food safety Hassen, A. Keba, Abdi Ebrai, M.S. Mamo, H. Geleta, T.K. Tessema, T.S. Vipham, J. Kovac, J. Zewdu, A. Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria species and associated risk factors for contamination of milk and cottage cheese along the value chains in Ethiopia |
| title | Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria species and associated risk factors for contamination of milk and cottage cheese along the value chains in Ethiopia |
| title_full | Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria species and associated risk factors for contamination of milk and cottage cheese along the value chains in Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria species and associated risk factors for contamination of milk and cottage cheese along the value chains in Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria species and associated risk factors for contamination of milk and cottage cheese along the value chains in Ethiopia |
| title_short | Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria species and associated risk factors for contamination of milk and cottage cheese along the value chains in Ethiopia |
| title_sort | prevalence of listeria monocytogenes and listeria species and associated risk factors for contamination of milk and cottage cheese along the value chains in ethiopia |
| topic | animal products dairying food safety |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/163507 |
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