African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5241

Full Length Research Paper

Microbial species of safety concern in milk from informal processors in Harare, Zimbabwe

Siyangapi Chimuti
  • Siyangapi Chimuti
  • Department of Food and Microbiology, Government Analyst Laboratory, Harare, Zimbabwe.
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Nicholas Midzi
  • Nicholas Midzi
  • Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe.
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Patrick Kamau Njage
  • Patrick Kamau Njage
  • Department of Food and Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Desmond Tichaona Mugadza
  • Desmond Tichaona Mugadza
  • Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Received: 01 June 2016
  •  Accepted: 11 July 2016
  •  Published: 28 August 2016

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