•This module unit aims at imparting the trainee with skills for carrying out sampling and practical skills in isolation, enumeration, identification and control of microorganisms associated with foods.
•By the end of unit, the trainee should be able to:
a)Carry out of samplings of food materials
b)Explain microbiological criteria of food and the concept of indicator microorganism
c)Apply microbiological principles on assessment of food microorganism
d)Control microorganisms in food
e)Describe microbiological food spoilage