Project:

Chicken in the Real World: Comparison between bacteria found on major brands of chicken

Students:

Derick Pillagra, Dyaan Malik

Institution:

Queensborough Community College, Queens

Mentors:

Marianne Williams

Abstract:

It is well-known that common bacteria found in poultry include Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Staphylococcus aureus (“How safe is that chicken? Most tested broilers were contaminated,” Consumer Reports, 2010). E. coli, the indicator organism for fecal contamination will also be tested for. The focus of this experiment is to compare bacteria found in the cavity of major brands, a large store brand as well as organic and non-organic chicken. To test for antibiotic use or non-use in feed we are testing for antibiotic-resistance as well. Major Brand A claims that they do not use hormones or antibiotics within their chicken. On the other hand Major Brand B does not make any claims but do claim their chicken is good.

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