Application of enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus-polymerase chain reaction to trace the fate of generic Escherichia coli within a high capacity pork slaughter line.

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The dissemination of enteric contaminants (generic Escherichia coli and Salmonella) associated with pork carcasses and contact surfaces within a high capacity (6,000 carcasses per day) pork slaughter line was evaluated. Sponge samples were taken periodically from the holding area floor and carcasses at different points in the line throughout an 8.75 h production period. E. coli levels within the holding area were...

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