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[Rajkaust]

What is the acceptable limit of Ecoli, Coliform, Total,  Enterobacteriaceae for food contact surface, hand, 

[Scampi]

Zero  particularly on hands!!!!  Anything above zero means handwashing isn't being done or isn't being done properly

 

Total coliform is just used as an indicator for fecal contamination 

[Rajkaust]

Zero  particularly on hands!!!!  Anything above zero means handwashing isn't being done or isn't being done properly

 

Total coliform is just used as an indicator for fecal contamination 

Same thoughts. Any valid references. Appreciate 

[Scampi]

https://www.fda.gov/...117408/download

 

https://meridian.all...e-Are-Necessary

 

https://elsmar.com/e...Swabs: 25 sq.cm.

 

https://www.research...iversity_Campus

[SQFconsultant]

0 - nice round number.

[Charles.C]

What is the acceptable limit of Ecoli, Coliform, Total,  Enterobacteriaceae for food contact surface, hand, 

 

Compilation -

 

http://www.ifsqn.com...rds/#entry93988

[Z Chemist]

Hi Rajkaust,

 

For coliform the limit is always zero once it is direct (pour plate / membrane filtration) plating or less than 1 if it is MPN counts. As an indicator of cleanliness you don't want to have any coliform. 

 

Reference the "Compendium of methods for the microbiological examination of foods"