Bacterial Pathogen Survey in Sprouts from Canadian Inspection Agency

3,221 sprout samples were analyzed for Salmonella, E. coli O157, and generic E. coli between April 2012 and October 2014. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted the survey, finding Salmonella in three samples and non-O157 STEC in six, which led to product recalls and corrective actions. No illnesses were reported in connection with the positive samples.

Use Cases

• Analyze Salmonella prevalence rates across sprout types using sample test results.
• Compare detection rates of generic E. coli versus pathogenic strains like non-O157 STEC.
• Study the outcomes of contamination events, such as product recalls and corrective actions, following positive pathogen findings.

Strengths

• 3,221 analyzed samples provide a substantial sample size for statistical analysis.
• Clear reporting of specific pathogen counts: Salmonella in 3 samples, non-O157 STEC in 6, and E. coli O157 in 0.

Limitations

• Dataset covers only a 2.5-year period from 2012 to 2014, limiting contemporary trend analysis.
• No column-level detail is provided, restricting granular feature analysis.

Provenance

Source

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Collection Method

Targeted laboratory survey analyzing sprout samples.

Time Range

April 2012 to October 2014

Freshness

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Geography

Canada