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    The Prevalance of Verocytotoxigenic E-Coli O157:h7 in Minced and Ground Beef Sold in Afyon Province, Turkey
    (M H Schaper Gmbh Co Kg, 2006) Akkaya, L; Kenar, B; Atabay, HI; Alisarli, M
    During the past decade, an important zoonosis causing serious public health concern has emerged in the form of Escherichia coli O157 infections. E coli O157:H7 has the potential to produce life-threatening illness in humans. In this study, the prevalence of E coli O157:H7 was investigated in 135 raw minced beef and 125 chopped beef samples obtained from retail markets and butcheries in Afyon, Turkey by means of immunomagnetic separation (IMS). In addition, verotoxin 1 (VT1) and 2 (VT2) production of the isolated E. coli O157:H7 strains was investigated using Glisa Duopath Verotoxin test kits. E. coli O157:H7 was isolated from four (2.9 %) minced beef and from 2 (1.6 %) chopped beef samples examined. Three strains isolated from minced beef and 2 strains isolated from chopped beef produced both VT1 and VT2. One isolate obtained from minced beef produced only VT1. The presence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in beef samples and verocytotoxin production of the isolated strains suggest that beef samples marketed in this region may pose a risk for public health. Appropriate control and prevention measures should be taken in order to protect consumers.