could have a total coliform count (total count on Macconkey) up to
104 CFU/ g, and they will still be considered acceptable for
consumption, above this number they will be unacceptable. A cheese
brand was doubted to be the cause of food poisoning, a sample of
the cheese was tested in the lab. Results are summarized in table
below.
Show transcribed image text Students Name: ID# According to the international guidelines, dairy products could have a total coliform count (total count on Macconkey) up to 104 CFU/g, and they will still be considered acceptable for consumption, above this number they will be unacceptable. A cheese brand was doubted to be the cause of food poisoning, a sample of the cheese was tested in the lab. Results are summarized in table below. 7. Table. Number of colonies obtained in different serial dilutions of a cheese sample 101 102 | 103 104 Dilution factor Number of Heavy growth561 colonies 124 19 Note: plated amount on each plate is 0.1ml. Is this cheese sample good for consumption? Explain why? Show your calculation and explain your dilution factor choice.
Students Name: ID# According to the international guidelines, dairy products could have a total coliform count (total count on Macconkey) up to 104 CFU/g, and they will still be considered acceptable for consumption, above this number they will be unacceptable. A cheese brand was doubted to be the cause of food poisoning, a sample of the cheese was tested in the lab. Results are summarized in table below. 7. Table. Number of colonies obtained in different serial dilutions of a cheese sample 101 102 | 103 104 Dilution factor Number of Heavy growth561 colonies 124 19 Note: plated amount on each plate is 0.1ml. Is this cheese sample good for consumption? Explain why? Show your calculation and explain your dilution factor choice.
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