Helminth Eggs Contamination of Commonly Consumed Leafy Green Vegetables in Kırşehir Province, Türkiye

Nuri Ercan

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Helminth Eggs Contamination of Commonly Consumed Leafy Green Vegetables in Kırşehir Province, Türkiye

Yazarlar:

Nuri Ercan

Yayıncı:

Karyay Karadeniz Yayımcılık

Ana Başlıklar:

Parazitoloji

Dergi:

Black Sea Journal of Engineering and Science Vol.8 Issue 5, pp.1401-1405

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354558

pISSN:

2619-8991

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Özet:

 Safe food is crucial for human health and well-being. Fruit and vegetables are essential for human diet as they provide providing vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fibre, which are associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity. However, they are also a potential source of microbial contamination that can lead to food-borne infections. The aim of this study was to reveal the helminth egg contamination of leafy green vegetables for sale to humans in Kırşehir province. A total of 60 fresh leafy green vegetable samples parsley, rocket, peppermint, purslane, and spinach obtained from markets and bazaars were examined microscopically. Helminth eggs were detected in 3 5 of the 60 vegetables, specifically in rocket 112, spinach 112, and purslane 112 samples. These results highlight that unwashed or poorly washed leafy green vegetables pose a risk of parasite egg exposure and emphasize the importance of consumers adhering to proper hygiene practices before consumption. This study provides the first data on parasitic contamination of leafy green vegetables sold in markets and bazaars in Kırşehir province, Türkiye.

 Safe food is crucial for human health and well-being. Fruit and vegetables are essential for human diet as they provide providing vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fibre, which are associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity. However, they are also a potential source of microbial contamination that can lead to food-borne infections. The aim of this study was to reveal the helminth egg contamination of leafy green vegetables for sale to humans in Kırşehir province. A total of 60 fresh leafy green vegetable samples parsley, rocket, peppermint, purslane, and spinach obtained from markets and bazaars were examined microscopically. Helminth eggs were detected in 3 5 of the 60 vegetables, specifically in rocket 112, spinach 112, and purslane 112 samples. These results highlight that unwashed or poorly washed leafy green vegetables pose a risk of parasite egg exposure and emphasize the importance of consumers adhering to proper hygiene practices before consumption. This study provides the first data on parasitic contamination of leafy green vegetables sold in markets and bazaars in Kırşehir province, Türkiye.

 Safe food is crucial for human health and well-being. Fruit and vegetables are essential for human diet as they provide providing vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fibre, which are associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity. However, they are also a potential source of microbial contamination that can lead to food-borne infections. The aim of this study was to reveal the helminth egg contamination of leafy green vegetables for sale to humans in Kırşehir province. A total of 60 fresh leafy green vegetable samples parsley, rocket, peppermint, purslane, and spinach obtained from markets and bazaars were examined microscopically. Helminth eggs were detected in 3 5 of the 60 vegetables, specifically in rocket 112, spinach 112, and purslane 112 samples. These results highlight that unwashed or poorly washed leafy green vegetables pose a risk of parasite egg exposure and emphasize the importance of consumers adhering to proper hygiene practices before consumption. This study provides the first data on parasitic contamination of leafy green vegetables sold in markets and bazaars in Kırşehir province, Türkiye.

 Safe food is crucial for human health and well-being. Fruit and vegetables are essential for human diet as they provide providing vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fibre, which are associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity. However, they are also a potential source of microbial contamination that can lead to food-borne infections. The aim of this study was to reveal the helminth egg contamination of leafy green vegetables for sale to humans in Kırşehir province. A total of 60 fresh leafy green vegetable samples parsley, rocket, peppermint, purslane, and spinach obtained from markets and bazaars were examined microscopically. Helminth eggs were detected in 3 5 of the 60 vegetables, specifically in rocket 112, spinach 112, and purslane 112 samples. These results highlight that unwashed or poorly washed leafy green vegetables pose a risk of parasite egg exposure and emphasize the importance of consumers adhering to proper hygiene practices before consumption. This study provides the first data on parasitic contamination of leafy green vegetables sold in markets and bazaars in Kırşehir province, Türkiye.

Makale detayları

Helminth Eggs Contamination of Commonly Consumed Leafy Green Vegetables in Kırşehir Province, Türkiye

Yazarlar:

Nuri Ercan

Yayıncı:

Karyay Karadeniz Yayımcılık

Ana Başlıklar:

Parazitoloji

Dergi:

Black Sea Journal of Engineering and Science Vol.8 Issue 5, pp.1401-1405

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354558

pISSN:

2619-8991

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Yazarlar: Nuri Ercan

Yayıncı: Karyay Karadeniz Yayımcılık

Ana Başlıklar: Parazitoloji

Dergi: Black Sea Journal of Engineering and Science Vol.8 Issue 5, pp.1401-1405

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001354558

pISSN: 2619-8991

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Nuri Ercan

Yayıncı:

Karyay Karadeniz Yayımcılık

Ana Başlıklar:

Parazitoloji

Dergi:

Black Sea Journal of Engineering and Science Vol.8 Issue 5, pp.1401-1405

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354558

pISSN:

2619-8991