MICROBIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF RETAIL HERBS AND SPICES

In the present study, 80 samples of herbs and spices were analyzed for the presence of Bacillus cereus, Salmonella spp., , Escherichia coli, total and fecal coliforms, Enterobacteriacaee, total mesophilic and psychrophilic aerobic organisms, and fungi. Samples were packaged in polyethylene bags or g...

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Main Authors: A. Santoro, E. Maione, F. di Filippo, N Costanzo, T.A. Sarli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2009-12-01
Series:Italian Journal of Food Safety
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ijfs/article/view/1116