Research Article

Assessment of the Contamination of Some Foodstuffs by Escherichia coli O157 in Benin, West Africa

Table 1

Situation of samples collected.

SamplesCattlePigsNumber
(%)

Faeces080614(18,91)
Surfaces of carcasses101020(27,78)
Intestines050510(13,89)
Stomachs050510(13,89)
Surfaces of tables050510(13,89)
Surfaces of knives050510(13,89)

Total383674(100,00)