Table 3.
Categories of food and environmental samples tested for the presence of Cronobacter spp. and the numbers and percentages of the confirmed Cronobacter spp. isolates
| Origin of Sample | Number of samples analyzed | Number of Cronobacter spp. isolates | % of total samples in the category | % of total isolates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant formula and milk powder | 69 | 1 | 1.4 | 3.5 |
| Cereals and Cereal | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| products | ||||
| Herbs and Spices | 67 | 26 | 39 | 89.6 |
| Miscellaneous food | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| products | ||||
| Beverages | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dairy products other than milk powder | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vegetables and fruits | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Environmental samples | 11 | 2 | 18.2 | 6.9 |
| Total | 233 | 29 | 100 | |