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Investigation of Microbial Flora of Dried Figs Unpacked Spices Sold

Açıkta Satılan Kuru İncirlerin Mikrobiyal Florasının Araştırılması

Bülent Bozdoğan(ADNAN MENDERES ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0003-2469-9728
Serdal Öğüt(ADNAN MENDERES ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-8863-7249
Pages
394–407
Publication Date
2025-09-30
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However, in order to enhance the generalizability of these results, further studies involving larger sample sizes and different regions are needed.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: Dried fruits are widely consumed due to their high nutritional value and long shelf life.
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Key Findings & Data:Between December 1, 2021, and April 6, 2022, a total of 10 dried fig samples were randomly collected from four different markets in Aydın province.
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Conclusion & Impact:However, in order to enhance the generalizability of these results, further studies involving larger sample sizes and different regions are needed.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:2021 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Beslenme · Kontaminasyon · Kuru incir

Abstract

Objective: Dried fruits are widely consumed due to their high nutritional value and long shelf life. However, dried fruits sold in open-air markets under unhygienic conditions can become contaminated with environmental microorganisms, posing a risk to public health. The aim of this study is to evaluate the presence of potentially pathogenic bacteria that may pose a risk to public health as a result of cross-contamination in dried fig samples sold openly in Aydın province using metagenomic methods. Method: The research was conducted in collaboration with the Food Chemistry Laboratory of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Recombinant DNA and Recombinant Protein Application and Research Center at Aydın Adnan Menderes University. Between December 1, 2021, and April 6, 2022, a total of 10 dried fig samples were randomly collected from four different markets in Aydın province. Results: As a result of metagenomic analysis, microorganisms belonging to 61 phyla, 134 classes, 315 orders, 500 families, and 1508 genera were identified. Among the most frequently encountered potential pathogenic bacterial genera in the samples were: Burkholderia-Caballeronia-Paraburkholderia, Serratia, Escherichia-Shigella, Pseudomonas, Streptococcus, Alcaligenes, Enterobacter, Acinetobacter, Staphylococcus, Aeromonas, Bacillus, and Klebsiella. Conclusion: This study revealed the presence of various bacterial species in openly sold dried figs that may pose a threat to public health. The findings clearly demonstrate that open-air selling practices carry significant risks in terms of food safety. However, in order to enhance the generalizability of these results, further studies involving larger sample sizes and different regions are needed.

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Amaç: Kuru meyveler, yüksek besin değerleri ve uzun raf ömürleri nedeniyle yaygın olarak tüketilmektedir. Ancak hijyenik olmayan koşullarda açıkta satışa sunulan kuru meyveler, çevresel kaynaklı mikroorganizmalarla kontamine olabilmekte ve bu durum halk sağlığı açısından risk teşkil etmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Aydın ilinde açıkta satılan kuru incir örneklerinde, çapraz kontaminasyon sonucu oluşabilecek ve halk sağlığı açısından risk teşkil edebilecek patojen bakterilerin varlığını metagenomik yöntemlerle değerlendirmektir. Yöntem: Araştırma, Aydın Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Besin Kimyası Laboratuvarı ile Rekombinant DNA ve Rekombinant Protein Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi iş birliğiyle yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada, 1 Aralık 2021–6 Nisan 2022 tarihleri arasında Aydın ilinde yer alan dört farklı pazardan toplam 10 kuru incir örneği rastgele seçilerek temin edilmiştir. Bulgular: Metagenomik analiz sonucunda 61 şube, 134 sınıf, 315 takım, 500 aile ve 1508 cinse ait mikroorganizma tanımlanmıştır. Örneklerde en sık karşılaşılan potansiyel patojen bakteriler arasında Burkholderia-Caballeronia-Paraburkholderia, Serratia, Escherichia-Shigella, Pseudomonas, Streptococcus, Alcaligenes, Enterobacter, Acinetobacter, Staphylococcus, Aeromonas, Bacillus ve Klebsiella gibi cinsler yer almaktadır. Sonuç: Çalışma, açıkta satılan kuru incirlerde halk sağlığını tehdit edebilecek çeşitli bakteri türlerinin varlığını ortaya koymuştur. Elde edilen veriler, açıkta satışın gıda güvenliği açısından oluşturduğu riskleri gözler önüne sermektedir ancak sonuçların genellenebilir olması için daha fazla araştırma yapılmasına ihtiyaç vardır.

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Ünlü, E., Bozdoğan, B., Öğüt, S. (2025). Investigation of Microbial Flora of Dried Figs Unpacked Spices Sold. Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 3, 394–407. https://doi.org/10.46237/amusbfd.1602552

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