Table 1.
Tested samples and main parameters of status, namely, the storage and testing conditions and the initial and final total viable counts (TVC). The TVC values were determined following the procedure described in Section 2.3.
| Sample | Initial TVC (CFU/g) | Final TVC (CFU/g) | Storage and Testing Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish1 | 1 × 104 | 3 × 104 @ 24 h | Thermostatic chamber @ 25 °C |
| Fish2 | 3 × 105 | 6 × 107 @ 24 h | Thermostatic chamber @ 25 °C |
| Fish3 | 5 × 106 | 2 × 109 @ 32 h | Refrigerator @ 4 °C |
| Fish4 | 5 × 106 | 3 × 107 @ 32 h | Refrigerator @ 4 °C |
| Sterilized Water | <1 | <1 @ 32 h | Thermostatic chamber @ 25 °C |
| Air | Not performed | Not performed | Thermostatic chamber @ 25 °C |
| Air | Not performed | Not performed | Refrigerator @ 4 °C |