Food Microbiology - Targeted Surveys - Final Report - Bacterial Pathogens in Chocolate-Based Confectionaries - April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2018

Name: Food Microbiology - Targeted Surveys - Final Report - Bacterial Pathogens in Chocolate-Based Confectionaries - April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2018
Creator: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
License: https://open.canada.ca/en/open-government-licence-canada

A targeted survey analysed 3,173 samples of chocolate-based confectionaries for Salmonella, total coliforms and generic E. coli. Salmonella and generic E. coli were not found in any of the samples. High levels of coliforms were found in 3 samples. Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted appropriate follow-up activities such as facility inspections and additional sampling.

Publisher: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Resources: 1
Catalogue metadata updated: 2026-04-08

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Food Microbiology - Targeted Surveys - 2016 - 2018 Bacterial Pathogens in Chocolate-based Confectionaries - Final Report (English, French, CSV) CSV

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