Pork sausage and pathogenic bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus

Ferment pork sausage is a ferment food made by fermenting pork with natural microorganisms.

The method of preparation is based on the wisdom of Isan Thais for a long time. It involves mixing minced pork with boiled pork skin, garlic, rice, seasoning with salt or seasoning powder, kneading it well, packing it in a container, and leaving it to marinate at room temperature for the specified time. In addition to preserving the pork for a long time, the marinade also gives it an appetizing taste, texture, smell, and color. Thais like to eat pork sausage with side dishes such as garlic, coriander, chili, roasted peanuts, and fresh ginger, or prepare it in various dishes such as stir-fried pork sausage with eggs, fried rice with pork sausage, fried rice with pork sausage salad, and pork omelet.

Although natural microorganisms require for fermentation.

If during the production of pork sausage, producers or food handlers do not maintain good personal hygiene, the equipment and containers used are not clean, or the production method is not sanitary, it may cause unwanted microorganisms, namely pathogenic microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, to contaminate pork sausage.

If we infecte with Staphylococcus aureus. We will experience nausea, dizziness, cramps in the abdomen, fatigue, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea. We may also experience headaches, muscle cramps and pulse rate. According to Thai law, the criteria for Staphylococcus aureus in fermented pork sausage are no more than 100 in 1 gram (CFU/g).

The Food Institute collected 5 samples of คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย pork sausage from 3 brands and 1 store in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani provinces to analyze for contamination with Staphylococcus aureus.

The analysis results show. That all 5 samples were not contaminat with Staphylococcus aureus.

Those who like to eat pork sausage should buy from a clean shop or a reliable and trustworthy brand. Most importantly, it should cook thoroughly. Before eating every time to be sure that it is safe from pathogens.