Pathogenic Bacteria in Milk — A Review

Abstract Pathogenic bacteria are transmissible to humans through milk and milk products. Recently, attention is focused on milk, cheese, and ice cream contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, viz., Listeria monocytogenes , Yersinia enterocolitica , Campylobacter jejuni , and enteropathogenic Escherichia coli . This review presents information on characteristics of these pathogens and illnesses caused by them.