Question

Food Safety Standards Authority of India has included the following pathogens in the food safety criteria of pasteurised milk.

• A. Bacillus cereus and sulphite reducing Clostridia
• B. Bacillus cereus and Listeria monocytogenes
• C. Salmonella spp. and Bacillus cereus
• D. Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes

Hint:

Remember the zero-tolerance pathogens for liquid pasteurized milk under FSSAI regulations:
- Salmonella spp. \(\rightarrow\) Absent in 25 mL.
- Listeria monocytogenes \(\rightarrow\) Absent in 25 mL.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D