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Common sources and environments of E. sakazakii

E. sakazakii is a member of the large coliform group of bacteria which belong to the family Enterobacteriaceae.  Coliforms are ubiquitous in nature and frequent contaminants of foods.  E. sakazakii can be isolated from a wide variety of environments and foods.

Foods where E. sakazakii has been isolated

Environments where E. sakazakii has been isolated

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