Listeria spp. and L. monocytogenes IN RAW GOAT’S MILK
Journal: REVISTA MVZ CÓRDOBA (Vol.13, No. 2)Publication Date: 2008-05-01
Authors : Yolanda Albarracín C; Raúl Poutou P; Ana Carrascal C;
Page : 1326-1332
Keywords : Raw milk; goat’s milk; Listeria monocytogenes.;
Abstract
Objective. To test non-pasteurized goat’s milk from the village of ‘la Garita’, Northern Santander, for Listeria monocytogenes. Material and methods. 90 samples of nonpasteurized goat’s milk were obtained over a 4 month period; pH and temperature of each sample were measured. The INVIMA technique was used to isolate L. monocytogenes; the species was confirmed by PCR. Results. The study showed that eight goat milk providers of the zone neither had refrigeration nor pasteurized the milk. The prevalence of L. monocytogenes was 3%; 15% of the samples had other species of Listeria. The milk obtained from this zone contained the pathogen that may cause listeriosis in children less than 5 years of age, pregnant women, adults and immunologically compromised patients. Conclusions. This study shows the occurrence of this pathogen in goat’s milk and identified areas of risk for those people who drink goat’s milk.
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