date:May 29, 2012
cheeses tested negative for the four major pathogens (E.coli O157:H7, L. monocytogenes, Salmonella, and Campylobacter) associated with recent raw milk cheese outbreaks.
Based on the results obtained from these 41 raw milk cheeses, the 60-day aging rule for unpasteurised milk cheeses appears adequate for producing microbiologically safe products.
Despite the results, the report accepts that additional measures may be necessary to further ensure the safety of raw milk cheese products.
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