Chinese Foods: Relationship Between Hygiene and Bacterial Flora.

One hundred and sixteen samples of prepared elements of Chinese-style meals were examined for pathogens and other microbiological indicators of poor sanitary preparation. Bacillus cereus was isolated from 9% of samples, while neither Salmonella nor Clostridium perfringens was found. Egg rolls were shown to be supporting high numbers of organisms; this and the potential hazards from the usual methods of preparation are discussed.