One fifth of samples of unpasteurised milk are contaminated with bacteria

[...]29 of the 41 samples containing potential pathogens, including three containing E coli O157, had satisfactory bacterial counts. [...]good hygienic quality did not guarantee the absence of pathogens.

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Published in:BMJ 1998-02, Vol.316 (7131), p.625-625
Main Authors: de Louvois, John, Rampling, Anita
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Bacteria
Bacteria - isolation & purification
Contests
Dairy products
E coli
England
Escherichia coli
Fish
Letters
Milk
Milk - microbiology
Pathogens
Public health
Retail outlets
Wales
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Summary:[...]29 of the 41 samples containing potential pathogens, including three containing E coli O157, had satisfactory bacterial counts. [...]good hygienic quality did not guarantee the absence of pathogens.
ISSN:0959-8138
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.316.7131.625