NAG Vibrio cholerae isolated from imported shellfish in Guam.
A survey of imported shellfish available in public markets on the Island of Guam revealed the presence of NAG Vibrio cholerae contamination (10 of 38 sample lots positive) and high coliform counts (21 of 33 sample lots in excess of 2400 per 100 grams). NAG V. cholerae contamination was associated with high coliform counts and origin in fresh or brackish waters rather than saltwater. Further importation of fresh shellfish from other than approved sources was prohibited.
D005506:Food Contamination; D006141:Guam; D012758:Shellfish; D014734:Vibrio cholerae / Q000145:classification / Q000302:isolation & purification*