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KMID : 0881720180330060447
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Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
2018 Volume.33 No. 6 p.447 ~ p.452
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Effect of Wildlife Access on Microbial Safety of Irrigation Water Used in the Cultivation of Chinese Cabbage in Goesan
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Yun Bo-Hyun
Lim Sang-Jin
Park Young-Chul
Nguyen Bao Hung
Park Dae-Soo
Kim Won-Il
Jung Kyu-Seok
Ham Hyeon-Heui
Kim Hyun-Joo
Ryu Kyoung-Yul
Kim Se-Ri
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Abstract
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Water is an important component in the production of fresh produce. It is mainly used for irrigation and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Several outbreaks cases related to fresh produce have been reported and water has been identified as the most likely source. On the other hand, wildlife has been identified as a possible source of the waterborne pathogens. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of wildlife access on irrigation water used in the cultivation of Chinese cabbage in Goesan. The frequency of wild animals access to upstream water source and the contamination level of bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Enterococci of irrigation water used in Chinese cabbage farm was examined. A total of 37 wildlife including the wild bear and water deer were observed in upstream of water source during the cultivation of Chinese cabbage. The result indicated the presence of hygienic indicator bacteria from the upstream where there is no human access. The contamination range of coliforms, E. coli, and Enterococcus spp. Detected in the irrigation water were 2.13 ~ 4.32 log MPN / 100 mL, 0.26 ~ 2.03 log MPN / 100 mL, and 1.43~3.49 log MPN / 100 mL, respectively. Due to low water temperatures, the contamination levels of coliform bacteria and E. coli in the irrigation water during harvesting time was lower compared to those recorded during transplanting of Chinese cabbage. However, no significant difference was detected in the number of Enterococci during the cultivation of Chinese cabbage. The results indicated the need to manage the microbial risk in irrigation water to enhance safety in cultivation of Chinese cabbage.
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KEYWORD
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Wildlife, Indicator bacteria, Irrigation water, Chinese cabbage
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