Received: 20-10-2015 / Accepted: 17-07-2016
Salmonella is one of the most common bacteria causing foodborne diseases in human. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of Salmonella in pork sold atretail markets in Gia Lam district of Ha Noi andto identify some potential risk factors of Salmonella contamination in pork. The resultsshowed that the prevalence of Salmonella was 34.4%. Wooden table, lack ofmeat inspection, and poor knowledge of sellers about food safety were identified as potential risk factors of Salmonellacontamination in pork. These results could be used as a reference for future interventions to improve the conditions of food hygiene and safetyat the retail markets in Hanoi city.