Study on Characteristic Coliform Organisms Isolated from Fishes

Abstract

We have as yet little information as to what is involved in characteristic coliform organisms on fish. In the examination for tuna, marlin etc. captured on the Pacific Ocean, the author has isolated halophilic coliform organisms which can not grow at 37° C incubation (B GLB). The organisms have biochemical characteristics similar to closely Aerobacter cloacae and liquefy gelatin strongly. These organisms has been isolated from fishes captured at scarecly contamination area of the ocean, and on the fact of their optimum temperature, halophilic character, it is considered that the organisms are socalled fish type coliform. In the case of sanitary analysis, it is inclined to emphasize the significance of such coligroup in relation their distribution at fish markets. © 1961, Japanese Society for Food Hygiene and Safety. All rights reserved.