Food Microbiology Report: E. coli Contamination in Cheese Production
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This report provides a comprehensive overview of E. coli, a gram-negative facultative anaerobic bacteria, and its implications in food microbiology, specifically focusing on cheese production. It discusses the sources of E. coli contamination, including raw milk, and the potential for foodborne illnesses. The report highlights the clinical presentation of E. coli infections, including the Shiga toxin-producing strains, and the critical control points in cheese production where contamination can occur. It further explores primary and secondary infection routes, as well as the identification and subtyping methods used to analyze E. coli O157, including MLVA profiling. The report concludes by linking evidence of E. coli contamination in cheese production to potential systemic infections and public health concerns, emphasizing the importance of pasteurization and food safety practices. The report references several studies related to E. coli and its impact on food safety.
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