Table 3. Staphylococcus aureus in One, Two, and Three-Month Hamburger Samples a.
| Treatments | Indicator Treatment | 1-mL Treatment | 2-mL Treatment | 3-mL Treatment | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counted bacteria at 10 -3 , first month | 1 ± 1.73 b | 0.33 ± 0.57 b | 1 ± 1 b | 0.33 ± 0.57 b | 103 |
| Counted bacteria at 10 -3 , 2nd month | 121.33 ± 23.79 c | 95.67 ± 9.71 d | 5.67 ± 4.04 b | 4.33 ± 1.52 b | 103 |
| Counted bacteria at 10 -3 , 3rd month | 120.33 ± 13.5 c | 111.67 ± 11.59 d | 3 ± 2.64 b | 2.67 ± 1.52 b | 103 |
a Data are presented as mean ± SD. The Number of Bacteria is indicated (CFU/g) in 1 g of Contaminated Food. To calculate the numbers they should be multiplied by 104.
b Sample A.
c Sample C.
d Sample B.