E.coli 0157:H7 , Salmonella and Listeria – Food Recalls With increased regulation, consumer and media attention – detection testing is following suit. A greater emphasis is being implemented with respect to product hold after testing to prevent positives from getting into the consumer retail system. There is a feature in last week’s Quality Assurance &…
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e.Coli – Finding the source
e.Coli continues to be an issue for many people this summer. The recent flooding has left a number of well owners with bacteria in their wells. This can often point to fecal coliform. Finding the source is often a tough task for many companies. The following news story illustrates this point. Watch this video and…
Regulators consider more E. coli testing
The Associated Press came out with a story today on this topic! In the article, the public is reminded of some of the horrific consequences of consuming/being exposed to food, water with e.Coli in it. The most prevalent strain of e.Coli, O157:H7 is being screened by laboratories of major food producers. This article suggests that…
Soda Fountains | Contain Fecal Bacteria
Bacteria in Soda Fountains…We hardly ever think of our Soda Fountains containing coliforms, but a recent study published by the International Journal of Food Microbiology, consider this an issue to watch in 2010. “Nearly half of the 90 beverages from soda fountain machines in one area in Virginia tested positive for coliform bacteria — which…
