International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

A total of twenty (20) canned food samples, comprising of four samples each of canned meat, milk, corned beef, fish and tomato paste collected from super markets, kiosks and open markets. All the samples were analyzed using standard microbiological procedures for aerobic and anaerobic plate counts considering pathogenic, spoilage organisms and coliforms. The aerobic plate count was from <12 cfu/g to 1.2 x 103 cfu/g while the anaerobic plate count was from < 12 cfu/g to 1.3 x 102 cfu/g. Clostridium perfringens, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis, Klebsiella sp, S. aureus, S. epidermidis and Bacillus coagulans were isolated from some of the samples. These findings suggest inadequate sanitary procedures during production and insufficient adherence to safety standards hence, the need for improved processing standards, stricter hygiene protocols, and enhanced regulatory oversight to prevent foodborne illnesses and other health risks.

Uzoh C.V, Adeshina A.A, Igwe P.C, Uzoh-chukwuma C.O, Okeh C.O, Inya I.E, Uwanta L.I, "Assessment of Microbial Profile of Canned Foods " International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, V8(6): Page(3149-3152) Nov-Dec 2025. ISSN: 2581-7175. www.ijsred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.