Comparative Studies of Enterococci and Escherichia coli as Indices of Pollution
- 1 February 1947
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Society for Microbiology in Journal of Bacteriology
- Vol. 53 (2) , 197-203
- https://doi.org/10.1128/jb.53.2.197-203.1947
Abstract
Tests for fecal streptococci were carried out in sodium azide broth ("SF" broth) followed by streaking on "SF" agar, incubation in both instances being at 45.5[degree]C. Examination of fresh and frozen foods revealed high percentages of samples with enterococci but no E. coli. In contaminated soil, pecan meats, and in feces, enterococci appeared to survive longer than E. coli. Definite correlation was observed between the sanitary conditions in food producing establishments and the recovery of both E. coli and enterococci.Keywords
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