Current microbiological status of `health foods' sold in Canada

A follow-up survey was conducted across Canada to evaluate the current status of `health foods' sold in Canada. A total of 1239 sample units of `health foods' were analysed for a variety of bacteria, including aerobic colony counts (ACC), coliforms, aerobic and anaerobic sporeformers, Esch...

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Published in:International Journal of Food Microbiology 1998-06, Vol.42 (1), p.1-7
Main Authors: Warburton, Donald W, Harrison, Brian, Crawford, Carol, Foster, Roger, Fox, Cathy, Gour, Lorraine, Purvis, Ursula
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ALIMENT SANTE POUR HOMME
ALIMENTOS SANOS
ANALISIS MICROBIOLOGICO
ANALYSE MICROBIOLOGIQUE
Bacillus - growth & development
Bacillus cereus - growth & development
Bacteria - growth & development
Biological and medical sciences
CANADA
Colony Count, Microbial
Enterobacteriaceae - growth & development
Escherichia coli - growth & development
FOOD HYGIENE
Food industries
Food Microbiology
Food, Organic - microbiology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
HEALTH FOODS
HIGIENE DE LOS ALIMENTOS
HYGIENE DES ALIMENTS
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
Research and development. New food products, dietetic foods and beverages
Salmonella - growth & development
Spores, Bacterial
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Summary:A follow-up survey was conducted across Canada to evaluate the current status of `health foods' sold in Canada. A total of 1239 sample units of `health foods' were analysed for a variety of bacteria, including aerobic colony counts (ACC), coliforms, aerobic and anaerobic sporeformers, Escherichia coli and Bacillus cereus. Results presented indicate that 16.8–18.4% of the `health foods' exceed ACC guidelines, 16.0–17.8% exceeded coliform guidelines, 35.7% exceeded aerobic sporeformer guidelines, 81.4% exceeded anaerobic sporeformer guidelines, and 9% exceeded B. cereus guidelines. Some ACC were further identified and found to be opportunistic pathogens, including the genera Bacillus, Enterococcus, and Staphylococcus. It was concluded that more extensive surveillance of this industry by health officials is needed.
ISSN:0168-1605
1879-3460
DOI:10.1016/S0168-1605(98)00073-7