Table 1.
Microbiological criteria announcement for ready for consumption daily foods and snacks
| nb | cc | md | Me | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. colia | 5 | 2 | <3 | 9 |
| Bacillus cereus (Colony Forming Unit/gram) | 5 | 1 | 1.0 × 102 | 1.0 × 103 |
| Staphylococcus aureus (Colony Forming Unit/gram) | 5 | 2 | 1.0 × 101 | 1.0 × 102 |
| Clostridium perfringens (Colony Forming Unit/gram) | 5 | 2 | 1.0 × 101 | 1.0 × 102 |
| Salmonella sp. | 5 | 0 | Not found in 25 g | |
aAccording to MPN table, b sample number, c allowed sample numbers that have the value between m and M values, d reflects the upper limit of a good manufacturing practice (GMP), e marks the limit beyond which the level of contamination is hazardous or unacceptable