Kualitas mikrobiologi keju: keberadaan staphylococcus aureus pada tahap pembuatan keju gouda

Abstract

Milk and its derivative products could potentially transmit pathogenic microorganisms from animals to human. Staphylococcus aureus is one of the microorganisms that commonly presents in milk and dairy products. This bacteria is often associated with foodborne disease outbreaks due to the ability of some strains to produce thermostable enterotoxins. The aim of this study was to analyze the presence of S. aureus during the Gouda cheese manufacturing process. Samples were obtained from every stages of Gouda cheese production. Staphylococcus aureus analysis was performed using pour plate method in Vogel Johnson agar. The number of S. aureus in raw milk was 2.4 x 103 CFU/ml (exceeding the maximum level for contaminant specified by BSN in SNI No. 3141.1-2011). The number of this bacteria increased in the following stages. The highest level was reached in young Gouda cheese (3.6 x 106 CFU/g). This level significantly increased from ripened cheese to become young Gouda cheese and remained stable during the ripening process. The high level of S. aureus in Gouda cheese (exceeding the maximum level for contaminant specified by BSN in SNI No. 7388-2009) indicates it could be potentially cause foodborne disease.