Hygienic Practices of Vendors and Their Contribution to Coliform, Salmonella , and Shigella Bacteria of Raw Milk at Asella Town, Oromia, Ethiopia.

The percentage of bacterial contamination of milk was found to be high. Participants without a habit of washing cow teats, a habit of washing milk utensils with only tap water, and not having separate vending environments were associated factors for bacterial contamination of raw milk. Milk vendors are advised to develop the habit of washing teats before milking, avoid washing teat/milk utensils only with tap water, and have a separate vending environment.