Occurrence of faecal contamination in households along the US-Mexico border.

Abstract:

AIMS:The study aim was to determine the presence of total and faecal coliforms on kitchen surfaces, in tap water and on the hands of caregivers in households on both sides of the US-Mexico border. METHODS AND RESULTS:Samples were collected in 135 randomly selected households in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas. Different surfaces throughout the kitchen and head of households' hands were sampled using sterile cotton swabs moistened in D/E neutralizing solution. Sponge/dishcloth and drinking water samples were also obtained. Total and faecal coliforms were enumerated on m-Endo LES and mFC respectively. Total coliforms and Escherichia coli in drinking water samples were enumerated in accordance with the Quanti-Tray method. Sponge/dishcloth samples were the most commonly contaminated kitchen sites, followed by countertops and cutting boards. We recovered faecal coliforms from 14% of the hands of child caregivers, and this indicator was moderately associated with self-reported failure to wash hands after using the toilet (OR = 3.2; 95% CI: 0.9, 11.1). CONCLUSIONS:Hand washing should continue to be emphasized, and additional interventions should be directed to specific kitchen areas, such as sponges/dishcloths, tables/countertops and cutting boards. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY:There is a need for additional interventions regarding kitchen sanitation.

journal_name

Lett Appl Microbiol

authors

Carrasco L,Mena KD,Mota LC,Ortiz M,Behravesh CB,Gibbs SG,Bristol JR,Mayberry L,Cardenas VM

doi

10.1111/j.1472-765X.2008.02378.x

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2008-06-01 00:00:00

pages

682-7

issue

6

eissn

0266-8254

issn

1472-765X

pii

LAM2378

journal_volume

46

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