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June 6, 2026Frontiers in MicrobiologyOpen Access

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the bacterial profile of ready-to-eat vegetable salads across Africa

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KAKawooya AbubakerJNJesca NakavumaCAChinyere Nkemjika Anyanwu

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Overview

Systematic review analyzes bacterial contamination in ready-to-eat vegetable salads across Africa, suggesting urgent food safety improvements.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the prevalence of bacterial pathogens in ready-to-eat vegetable salads across Africa.
  • Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines.
  • Searched PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar for relevant studies up to September 2025.
  • Analyzed data using random-effects models, assessing heterogeneity and publication bias.
  • Thirty-one studies were included in the analysis.
  • Escherichia coli was identified in 40% of samples (95% CI: 20–64%).
  • Salmonella spp. was found in 32% of samples (95% CI: 16–54%).

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Abubaker et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23b91b71a5da9775e750dbhttps://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2026.1802185
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