FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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Salmonella
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Cronobacter sakazakii
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Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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All are considered pathogens
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Detailed explanation-1: -The most commonly used probiotic microorganisms against these pathogens are: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Saccharomyces boulardii, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bacillus coagulans.
Detailed explanation-2: -What types of bacteria are in probiotics? Probiotics may contain a variety of microorganisms. The most common are bacteria that belong to groups called Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Other bacteria may also be used as probiotics, and so may yeasts such as Saccharomyces boulardii.
Detailed explanation-3: -Except for the involvement ofBifidobacterium sp. in dental caries, they are generally considered nonpathogenic, and some strains (e.g., B. breve, B. longum) are used as probiotics.