Bacterial Pathogens in Cold Brewed Coffee Survey 2018-2019

A targeted survey analyzed 59 samples of cold brewed coffee for bacterial pathogens. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted the survey between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019, testing for Salmonella, E. coli O157, Aerobic Colony Count, and generic E. coli. No Salmonella, E. coli O157, or generic E. coli were detected, while Aerobic Colony Counts were found in 15 samples.

Use Cases

• Assess prevalence of Aerobic Colony Counts in cold brewed coffee using the 15 positive samples out of 59 total.
• Model the absence of specific pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli O157 in this product category based on the survey's negative findings.
• Analyze food safety compliance and microbial quality for cold brew coffee using the reported bacterial test results.
• Benchmark microbial contamination levels in cold brewed coffee against other beverage surveys using the provided sample count and detection rates.

Strengths

• 59 analyzed samples provide a specific sample size for analysis.
• Clear temporal coverage from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019.
• Data originates from the authoritative Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Limitations

• Small sample size of 59 limits statistical power and generalizability.
• Data is limited to a single product (cold brewed coffee) and a one-year period.
• No column-level detail is provided to analyze individual sample attributes.

Provenance

Source

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Collection Method

Targeted laboratory survey of commercially available products.

Time Range

April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019

Freshness

Data covers 2018-2019; metadata was updated in 2026.

Geography

Canada