ABSTRACT

In this study, occurence of a s pathogen Yersinia enterocolitica in white cheese was studied. 100 white cheese samples were collected from Karabük of which 50 samples from open markets, 30 samples from A, B, C firms and 20 samples from supermarkets. Occurrence of Yersinia enterocolitica in the samples were analysed by using the ISO method which is a conventional methodology for the investigation of foodborne pathogens. It has been isolated and identified in 8 samples (8%) out of 100 white cheese samples which may be considered as potential health hazard for public.