Salmonella organisms in garden fertilizers of animal origin.
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.
D000818:Animals; D005308:Fertilizers; D012475:Salmonella / Q000302:isolation & purification*
D005308:Fertilizers