The presence of Staphylococcus spp. in milk and milk products is a concern for dairy farmers, industry and government agencies responsible for public health. Because these microorganisms are important pathogens of mastitis, the udder of the infected animal is a major source of contamination of raw milk. S. aureus is the species most frequently associated with mastitis and outbreaks or cases of food poisoning. Other species of Staphylococcus have also been associated, but

Status: Completed     Start date: Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2007

The presence of enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus and its enterotoxins in milk and dairy products is a concern for industry and government agencies responsible for public health. S. aureus is the species most often associated with outbreaks or cases of staphylococcal food poisoning. As this microorganism is an important pathogen of mastitis in cattle, the udder of the infected animal is one of the main sources of contamination of raw milk. Other species of Staphylococcus hav

Status: Completed     Start date: Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2008