Table 4 Detailed description and percentages of food, beverages and environmental samples which contained Cronobacter spp. isolates
| Sample Type | Number of Samples of a category | Number of Cronobacter spp. isolates | % of samples positive for Cronobacter spp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant Formula and infant Foods | |||
| Infant foods | 40 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Herbs and Herbal Beverages | |||
| Liquorice | 4 | 4 | 100 |
| Thyme | 4 | 1 | 25 |
| Anise | 8 | 4 | 50 |
| Chamomile | 8 | 2 | 25 |
| Fennel | 6 | 3 | 50 |
| Sage | 2 | 1 | 50 |
| Mixed Spices | 15 | 11 | 73.3 |
| Environmental (vacuum dust) | 6 | 2 | 33.3 |
| Total | 93 | 29 | 31.2 |