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. 1982 Aug;89(1):125-8.
doi: 10.1017/s0022172400070613.

Salmonella organisms in garden fertilizers of animal origin

H W Smith, J F Tucker, M L Hall, B Rowe

Salmonella organisms in garden fertilizers of animal origin

H W Smith et al. J Hyg (Lond). 1982 Aug.

Abstract

Of 120 specimens of garden fertilizers of animal origin purchased in retail shops, 40 (33.3%) were found to be contaminated with salmonella organisms. Untreated bone meal (53.1%) was the most heavily contaminated but 25% of specimens of this product classed as heat-treated or sterilized were positive. In all, 32 serotypes were identified.

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