COLIFORM DETECTION IN CHEESE IS ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIFIC CHEESE CHARACTERISTICS

COLIFORM DETECTION IN CHEESE IS ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIFIC CHEESE CHARACTERISTICS

Introduction

Coliform detection in finished products, including cheese, has traditionally been used to indicate whether a given product has been manufactured under unsanitary conditions.  As our understanding of the diversity of coliforms has improved, it is necessary to assess whether coliforms are a good indicator organism and whether coliform detection in cheese is associated with the presence of pathogens.  The objective of this study was to evaluate cheese available on the market [NEW YORK] for presence of coliforms and key pathogens, and to characterize the coliforms present to assess their likely sources and public health relevance.
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**  Refer to the article attached for more information on coliform detection in cheese.

   





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