Table 3. Values used for EEC growth and survival parameters related to storage.

Parameter description	Parameter value	Source
Minimum generation time (h)	0.47	[27] p.132 and [32]
Optimum growth temperature (°C)	37.5	[27] p.131
Minimum growth temperature (°C)	6	[32]
Max. population density (CFU/g)	1.23E+05	[33]
Fraction survival room (/day)	1	[27] p. 131
Fraction survival fridge (/day)	1	[32]
Fraction survival freezer	0.1	[27] p. 129

The values were based on data for non-pathogenic and pathogenic E.coli including E. coli O157.