Salmonella Numbers Matter

The quantity of Salmonella cells influences the potential to cause human illness. Rapid, precise methods for counting Salmonella cells are important to fully assess public health risk of products.

This resource guide delves into the significance of accurately quantifying Salmonella bacteria in food products. It discusses how the number of viable Salmonella cells affects the likelihood of human illness and emphasizes the need for rapid and precise enumeration (or counting) methods to assess public health risks effectively.