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ABSTRACT
This research was carried out to examine the bacteriological profile of agbo samples purchased from five different markets in Benin City. A total number of fifteen samples obtained from five different markets with three samples gotten from each of the markets were analyzed. The pH of the samples was all within the range of acidity. Out of the fifteen samples analyzed, only two was without growth. The bacterial isolates obtained from the samples were identified as follows, Enterobacter aerogenes1 , Enterobacter aerogenes2 , Enterobacter aerogenes3 , Yersinia spp, Salmonella spp, Bacillus spp, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus amyloliquifaciens, Staphylococcal spp1 and Staphyloccocal spp2 . The bacterial isolate occurring most being Enterobacter aerogenes. Malaria sample from Uselu market recorded the lowest bacterial mean count of 4.0±0.4cfu/ml as compared to a high value of 20±1.7cfu/ml in New Benin market. The coliform mean count 232±0.7cfu/ml of the sample washing and setting was seen to be high in Oluku market against a low value of 10±0.7cfu/ml in Uwelu market. This higher bacterial load may be as a result of exposure of the products to the atmosphere owing to the fact that microorganisms are ubiquitous. Fourteen (14) selected antibiotic were used in this study, each possessing a unique mechanism of action. Bacillus amyloliquufacien , Staphylococcus spp1 and Staphylococcus spp2 . Showed susceptibility to all antibiotics on the positive disc with the exception of Bacillus subtilis that showed resistance to ampiclox (APX) and Bacillus spp.that were intermediate to amoxacilin (AM), septrin (S) and streptomycin (SXT). It should be ensured that all agbo producers undergo proper sanitation training to help prevent contamination of the products for the health-wise and benefits of the consumers.
