22 Apr, 2009

Food Origin Pathogens: Clostridium perfringens and Escherichia coli (E.Coli)

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Clostridium perfringens exist in human’s and animal’s digestive systems, contaminated water, soil. Raw meat and meat products and slowly cooled meats are good sources of Clostridium perfringens. Optimum grow temperature of the C. perfringens is room temperature.

Clostridium perfringens Protection

  • Cooked meals should not be waited for a long time, they should be consumed immediately.
  • If cooked meals are not consumed immediately, they should be kept in fridge.
  • Cooled meals should be heated above 75ºC.

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Escherichia coli (E.coli) exist in human’s and animal’s intestine. Raw and unbaked minced meat, unpasteurised milk, water contaminated by feces, fruits and vegetables which irrigated with contaminated water are sources of E. coli

E. coli Protection

  • Unpasteurised milk and milk products should not be used.
  • Fruits and vegetables should be washed well.
  • Meal with minced meat should be cooked well.
  • Drink water should be cleaned and dsenfected.
  • Everybody should attend to personal hygiene.
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1 Response to "Food Origin Pathogens: Clostridium perfringens and Escherichia coli (E.Coli)"

1 | basma

September 12th, 2010 at 10:05 pm

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limit of c.perfringens in animal feed

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