MICROBIAL LOAD OF BEVERAGE GLASSES |
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| Authors: | N G MARRIOTT W F COLLINS J W BOLING |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Food Science and Technology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061 |
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| Abstract: | Beverage glasses were randomly sampled during the winter (Study I) to determine cleanliness. During the spring, random sampling of beer glasses from one establishment of Study I and two additional outlets was conducted (Study II). Contamination level of soft drink and wine glasses was not different (P > 0.05). Microbial load of beer glasses was higher than for other glasses. Beer glasses from one establishment had more (P < 0.05) contamination than those from the other units. Current operational and sanitary practices conducted at those establishments studied (except Establishment D) are effective enough to provide acceptable cleanliness. |
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