Dataset: Bacterial pathogens and indicators in fresh whole leafy vegetables (SB3092) (English, French, CSV)

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2026-10-27

A targeted survey analyzed 1613 samples of imported (832) and domestic (781) fresh whole leafy vegetables over a 5-year period from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2025. Samples were tested for the presence of the bacterial pathogens Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157:H7, non-O157 STEC, and Salmonella spp. All samples were also tested for generic E. coli, an indicator of the overall effectiveness of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and sanitary conditions along the food chain from production to the point of sale. A large majority (99.7%) of the samples tested were found to be satisfactory. STEC O157:H7 and Salmonella spp. were not detected in any of the 1609 and the 1451 samples, respectively. Non-O157 STEC was detected in 3 (0.2%) of the 1609 samples. Elevated levels (> 100 and ≤ 1000 CFU/g) of generic E. coli were found in 2 (0.1%) of the 1613 samples. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) conducted appropriate follow-up activities as necessary.

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