Presence of carbapenem resistance in hybrid Escherichia coli pathovars from ready-to-eat fresh-cut fruits in Accra, Ghana.

Aim: This study reports the presence of carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli hybrid pathovars and its prevalence in 200 fresh-cut fruits from Accra.

Methods And Results: Standard culture methods were used to quantify microbial indicators and E. coli on fresh-cut fruits retailed in formal and informal outlets in Accra.