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Health relevance of the presence of fecal coliforms in iced tea and leaf tea.

Author(s) : ZHAO T., CLAVERO M. R. S., DOYLE M. P., BEUCHAT L. R.

Type of article: Article

Summary

In late 1995, fecal coliforms were detected in iced tea obtained from several restaurants in the USA. The authors analyzed 11 ice-tea samples obtained from fast-food restaurants and 25 dry leaf-tea samples purchased from retail grocers for the presence of coliforms and fecal coliforms. The presence of coliforms and fecal coliforms in iced tea indicates post-steeping contamination caused by poor sanitation practices in restaurants at which the iced tea was purchased.

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  • Original title: Health relevance of the presence of fecal coliforms in iced tea and leaf tea.
  • Record ID : 1998-1783
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Journal of Food Protection - vol. 60 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1997/03
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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