Isolation and characterization of non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) isolated from retail ground beef in Santiago, Chile.

In conclusion, ground beef sold in Santiago, Chile is contaminated with STEC; however, further studies are required for understanding their virulence potential. PMID: 30056963 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30056963?dopt=Abstract

Source: Food Microbiology - August 1, 2018 Category: Food Science Authors: Toro M, Rivera D, Jiménez MF, Díaz L, Navarrete P, Reyes-Jara A Tags: Food Microbiol Source Type: research