Table 3 Categories of food and environmental samples tested for the presence of Cronobacter spp. and the numbers and percentages of the confirmed Cronobacter spp. isolates
Origin of Sample | Number of samples analyzed | Number of Cronobacter spp. isolates | % of total samples in the category | % of total isolates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Infant formula and milk powder | 69 | 1 | 1.4 | 3.5 |
Cereals and Cereal | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Herbs and Spices | 67 | 26 | 39 | 89.6 |
Miscellaneous food | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Beverages | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dairy products other than milk powder | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vegetables and fruits | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Environmental samples | 11 | 2 | 18.2 | 6.9 |
Total | 233 | 29 | Â | 100 |