Escherichia coli O157 in foodstuffs: first year results of monitoring plan in Piedmont region, 2011

A total of 260 food samples were examined for the presence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157 (STEC O157). Samples were collected between May 2011 and September 2011 in Piedmont region and included 120 minced meat and meat preparation (hamburger and meat balls) and 180 soft and semi-soft...

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Main Authors: Antonio Barbaro, Francesca Rubinetti, Silvia Gallina, Daniela Adriano, Paola Mogliotti, Ettore Fontana, Cristiana Maurella, Laura Chiavacci, Lucia Decastelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-10-01
Series:Italian Journal of Food Safety
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ijfs/article/view/828