Risques microbiens lies a la consommation de la viande bovine braisee << Choukouya >> en Cote d'Ivoire/Microbial hazards linked to the consumption of braised beef meat in Cote d'Ivoire

The study aimed to assess the risk linked to the consumption of beef meat. A total of 108 beef meat samples composed of 54 fresh beef and 54 braised beef > samples were collected in Bouake and Korhogo. Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium spp. and Salmonella spp. were isolated according to the French standard. The results showed that the bacterial contamination rates ranged from 88 to 100% and 66 to 100% for fresh and braised meat, respectively. In total, 89% braised beef showed microbial loads beyond the limit of acceptability and Salmonella spp. was found in 11.1% of the samples. The probability of ingestion of contaminated braised beef was 0.52. The consumer survey revealed that 12.9% reported daily consumption of braised beef. After braised beef consumption, 16.4% of consumers reported that they contracted a foodborne illness. Symptoms most often mentioned were diarrhea (63.6%) and fever (22.7%). The etiologic fraction and the attributable risk were estimated at 84% and 77%, respectively. In conclusion, Braised beef meat sold in the streets of Bouake and Korhogo represent a potential risk of poisoning for the consumer. It is therefore recommended that VBB leather well and improves hygienic practices to preserve the consumers' health.