Food Microbiology - Targeted Surveys - Final Report - Bacterial Pathogens and Indicators in Plant-based Cheese Alternatives - April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022

Food Microbiology - Targeted Surveys - Final Report - Bacterial Pathogens and Indicators in Plant-based Cheese Alternatives - April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022 ​A 3-year targeted survey analysed 556 samples of plant-based cheese alternatives for the presence of the pathogens Salmonella species, Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus. All samples were also tested for generic Escherichia coli. Overall, the survey results indicate that plant-based cheese alternatives sold in Canada are generally safe for consumption. 2023-05-19 Canadian Food Inspection Agency cfia.opendatapublishing-publicationdedonneesouvertes.acia@inspection.gc.ca Science and TechnologyCanadian Food Inspection AgencyFood safetyPlant-based cheese alternativesFood microbiologyTargeted surveyRetailPrevalenceCanadaPathogenSalmonellaListeria monocytogenesStaphylococcus aureusGeneric Escherichia coli Food Microbiology - Targeted Surveys - Final Report - Bacterial Pathogens and Indicators in Plant-based Cheese Alternatives - April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022CSV https://open.canada.ca/data/dataset/42559b30-8e39-4a4b-8347-c53f54e5de81/resource/4859e7f0-fa52-4e69-a888-f2849a7ccde4/download/2019-2022_final_ts_report_-_bacterial_pathogens_and_indicators_in_plant-based_cheese_bacteries-p.csv

​A 3-year targeted survey analysed 556 samples of plant-based cheese alternatives for the presence of the pathogens Salmonella species, Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus. All samples were also tested for generic Escherichia coli. Overall, the survey results indicate that plant-based cheese alternatives sold in Canada are generally safe for consumption.

  • Publisher - Current Organization Name: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  • Publisher - Organization Section Name: Science
  • Licence: Open Government Licence - Canada

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