Occurrence of Foodborne Agents at Food Service Facilities in the Czech Republic

J Food Prot. 2019 Jul;82(7):1096-1103. doi: 10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-18-338.

Abstract

Contamination of food service facilities in the Czech Republic by foodborne agents was determined. Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli were detected in almost 50% of samples. The occurrence of B. cereus, S. aureus, and E. coli depended on the season of the year. Regular monitoring of food service facilities for agents of foodborne disease is necessary.

Keywords: spp; spp.; Shiga toxigenic.

MeSH terms

  • Bacillus cereus / isolation & purification
  • Bacteria* / isolation & purification
  • Czech Republic
  • Escherichia coli / isolation & purification
  • Food Microbiology*
  • Food Services* / statistics & numerical data
  • Foodborne Diseases / microbiology
  • Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification