Coliform detection in milk is usually an indication of poor plant hygiene. Coliform bacteria are usually killed by the hot water used to clean the plant, however, incorrect cleaning can lead to rapid growth of the bacteria.
The test for coliforms involves aliquoting a sample of milk onto an agar plate. The plate is incubated for 24 hours and any colonies which form are counted using an automated colony counter.
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