Publication Type
Journal Article
Publication Date (Issue Year)
2023
Journal Name
Asian Food Science Journal
Abstract
Objective: This review analyzed the microbiological safety of bushmeat consumed in Africa over the past decades. Methodology:Previous Studies mainly focused on large animals like antelopes and smaller ones like grasscutter. Most microbes studied were similar to those in domestic animal meat, except for rare pathogens such as Salmonella spp, E.coli. Sampling, experiments, and microbe prevalence varied among studies.Results:All studies confirmed the presence of zoonotic pathogens dangerous to human beings. Therefore, more investigations are needed, especially for the chronic and severe cases of pathogens, since only few studies have addressed the bushmeat's microbiological safety in Africa. Conclusion:Efforts should be made to improve bushmeat safety and public health in Africa. New policies and public regulations must be developed and implemented to ensure hygienic and legal bushmeat production in Africa.
Keywords
Meat safety, foodborne, pathogens, public health, Bushmeat
Rsif Scholar Name
Gwladys Gloria Amen Ahouanse
Thematic Area
Food security and Agribusiness
Africa Host University (AHU)
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Tanzania
Funding Statement
Authors are very grateful to RSIF and SACIDS for all of support financial and material
Recommended Citation
Ahouanse, G. G., Issa-Zacharia, A., & Majaliwa, N. (2023). Bushmeat Consumption in Africa: A Microbiological Safety Challenge?. Asian Food Science Journal, 22 (9), 149-157. https://doi.org/10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i9667