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- Title
Evaluation of the HACCP implementation role in bacterial contamination of hospital prepared formulas of Imam Reza Hospital in Tabriz, Iran.
- Authors
Sarmadikia, Mitra; Ahangari, Hossein; Mazandarani, Aylar; Hamedzati, Elnaz; Ehsani, Ali
- Abstract
BACKGROUND: Enteral nutrition (EN) is crucial for patients that cannot feed orally. Different mixtures have been used for EN and several advantages and limitations have been mentioned for each. blenderized tube feedings (BTFs) contain natural foods and economic reasons can be the most important reasons justify the use of these formulas. One of the most important issues that should be considered are contamination of BTFs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of HACCP implementation in bacterial contamination of hospital prepared formulas of Imam Reza Hospital in Tabriz. Methods: In this study, bacterial contamination of BTF samples were evaluated before and after the HACCP implementation, in special room for preparation of formulas. Samples were tested for the presence of total coliforms, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes), and Salmonella. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS. differences were reported as significant at p < 0.05. Results: before the implement of HACCP standards, S. aureus and total coliforms of samples were >101 cfu/g and >103 cfu/g respectively, but after the HACCP implementation (such as utilize the sterile bottles, hand hygiene improvement efforts, Separate the raw material washing room and material blenderizing room and etc), S.aureus and total coliforms were <101 cfu/g. E. coli, Salmonella, and L. monocytogenes were not detected in samples. CONCLUSIONS: The results of microbial tests, clearly demonstrated the success of the HACCP plan implementation, in the preparation of blenderized tube feedings in hospital.
- Subjects
ENTERAL feeding; ESCHERICHIA coli; HAZARD Analysis &; Critical Control Point (Food safety system); BACTERIAL contamination; HOSPITAL sanitation
- Publication
Journal of Nutrition, Fasting & Health, 2022, Vol 10, p237
- ISSN
2821-2746
- Publication type
Article