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Coliforms from hides and meat.

K G Newton, J C Harrison, K M Smith

    Applied and Environmental Microbiology
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Coliform bacteria were identified in meat and hide samples. Enterobacter cloacae and Klebsiella pneumoniae were the most common non-Escherichia coli strains found, with K. pneumoniae rarely causing positive fecal tests.

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    Area of Science:

    • Food microbiology
    • Bacteriology
    • Public health

    Background:

    • Coliform bacteria are indicators of potential fecal contamination in food products.
    • Accurate identification of coliform strains is crucial for assessing food safety risks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify non-Escherichia coli coliform strains isolated from meat and hide samples.
    • To determine the prevalence of specific coliform species in food products.

    Main Methods:

    • Coliform tests were conducted on 85 hide and 75 meat samples.
    • IMViC reactions were used to differentiate isolates.
    • Non-Escherichia coli strains were identified using established taxonomic methods.

    Main Results:

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  • Enterobacter cloacae (51.4%) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (21.5%) were the predominant non-Escherichia coli coliforms identified.
  • Other identified strains included Enterobacter aerogenes (15%), Enterobacter liquefaciens, Serratia, and unidentified coliforms (12.1%).
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae was found to be responsible for less than 1% of positive fecal tests.

    • Conclusions:

    • The study identified key non-Escherichia coli coliforms in meat and hide samples, highlighting Enterobacter cloacae and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
    • Findings suggest that while coliforms are present, Klebsiella pneumoniae plays a minimal role in positive fecal indicator tests in this context.