Tehran University of Medical Sciences Journal of Food Safety and Hygiene 2476-3241 9 1 2023 04 15 45 49 Engki Zelpina Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh Akhmad Rizaldi Department of Agriculture, East Barito Regency, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia 2023 02 14 2023 04 25 Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp. are two primary pathogens because they are indicators of hygiene for food safety and may be at high risk of foodborne illness. This study aims to determine the prevalence of Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp. in traditional markets sold in East Barito Regency as food safety monitors. Chicken breast samples were taken from chicken traders in traditional markets in East Barito Regency. Test for the presence of Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp. using MC MediaPad was conducted. The presence of Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp. was detected 20% and 6.67% in chicken sold in traditional markets in East Barito Regency, respectively. With the presence of Escherichia coli and Salmonella sp., it is necessary to increase traders' awareness regarding hygiene and sanitation. https://jfsh.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jfsh/article/view/434 https://jfsh.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jfsh/article/download/434/211