Table I.
Microbiological data of the samples.
| Sample | Initial growth1 | Final growth2 | Storage3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 weeks | 6 weeks | 30 months |
| 2 | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 30 months |
| 8 | 4 weeks | 8 weeks | 30 months |
| 14 | 2 weeks | Negative | 30 months |
| 28 | 4 weeks | Negative | 30 months |
| 31 | 5 weeks | Negative | 29 months |
| 32 | 5 weeks | Negative | 29 months |
| 35 | 5 weeks | 8 weeks | 29 months |
| 36 | 4 weeks | Negative | 29 months |
| 44 | 4 weeks | 4 weeks | 28 months |
| 54 | 3 weeks | 10 weeks | 24 months |
Legend: 1: time required for growth at collection moment, 2: time required for growth after 4 °C storage, 3: storage time at 4 °C.