Table 3 Characteristics of vegetables which tested positive for foodborne pathogens
Vegetable | Type | Microrganism | AMC log cfu g −1 | Enterobacteriaceae log cfu g −1 | E. coli log cfu g −1 | Enterococci log cfu g −1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pumpkin | MPV | L. monocytogenes | 6.47 | <1 | <1 | <1 |
L. innocua | ||||||
Spinach | MPV | Y. enterocolitica | 6.95 | 4.90 | <1 | <1 |
A. hydrofila | ||||||
Green salad | UV | Salmonella spp. | 6.98 | 5.73 | 3.95 | 2.07 |