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| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 26100190 | Fish, smoked |
| 26119190 | Herring, smoked, kippered |
| 26137190 | Salmon, smoked |
| 26151190 | Trout, smoked |
| 26315190 | Oysters, smoked |
| Source Survey: CSFII | |

Figure A5.1.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 57 | 75 | 136 | 142 |
| Foods |
|---|
| Coalfish, smoked |
| Cod, smoked |
| Cold vacuum-packed, smoked |
| Fin fish, cold smoked |
| Fin fish, hot smoked |
| Finfish, hot/cold smoked |
| Fish, cold smoked |
| Fish, hot smoked |
| Halibut, cold, smoked |
| Halibut, smoked |
| Herring, smoked |
| Mussels, smoked |
| Mussels-frozen, smoked |
| Oysters, smoked |
| Salmon fresh, smoked |
| Salmon, cold smoked |
| Salmon, smoked |
| Seafood, smoked |
| Shad, smoked |
| Snapper, smoked |
| Sockeye, smoked |
| Sturgeon, smoked |
| Trout, smoked |
| Tuna, smoked |
| Foods |
|---|
| Cod, cold smoked |
| Salmon, cold smoked |
| Salmon, smoked |
| Trout, hot smoked |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3 to 5 | 15 to 30 |

Figure A5.1.2. Cumulative Distribution for the Exponential Reference Growth Rate (EGR) at 5°C
| Model | Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | Parameter 3 | Parameter 4 | RSQ | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lognormal | -2.03325 | 0.389008 | 0.018 | 0.40 | ||
| Gamma | 6.91 | 0.020056 | 0.020 | 0.31 | ||
| Beta | 3.742776 | 10550.12 | 0.03465 | 298.2289 | 0.019 | 0.16 |
| Triangular | 0.0519 | 0.0930 | 0.269635 | 0.026 | 0.13 |
see Appendix 6: Software for a description of the common names used for the parameters for these statistical distributions (models).
| Mean (log10 cfu/g/day) | Std. Dev. | N |
|---|---|---|
| 0.150 | 0.96 | 27 |
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth
(log 10 cfu/g) | 5 | 6.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 26115000 | Flounder, raw |
| 26131100 | Pompano, raw |
| 26153100 | Tuna, fresh, raw |
| 26211100 | Roe, sturgeon |
| 26213100 | Squid, raw |
| 26315100 | Oysters, raw |
| 58151130 | Sushi, with vegetables and fish |
| Source Survey: NHANES III | |

Figure A5.2.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 16 | 28 | 77 | 136 |
| Foods |
|---|
| Anchovy |
| Blue crab meat |
| Bombay Duck-fish |
| Butterfish |
| Catfish, fresha |
| Clam, fresh |
| Clam, raw |
| Coalfish fillet |
| Cod |
| Cod Fillet |
| Coquina, fresh |
| Craba |
| Crabmeat/scallopsa |
| Crustacean/shellfish |
| Cut raw salmon |
| Doma-local fish |
| Fin fish & non-fin fish |
| Fin fish, fresh |
| Fin fish, frozen |
| Fin fish, minced |
| Fin fish/shellfish |
| Finfish, aquaculture |
| Finfish, raw |
| Finfish, tropical |
| Fish |
| Fish & fish parts |
| Fish & fish products |
| Fish & non-fish, local frozen and refrigerated |
| Fish cakes, fingersa |
| Fish, fresh |
| Fish, frozen |
| Fish, other |
| Fish, raw |
| Fish, salt, sushi |
| Fish, sushi |
| Frozen herring |
| Golden anchovy |
| Hake, raw |
| Halibut |
| Indian salmon |
| Lobster tail, frozena |
| Mackerel |
| Mollusks, bivalve, mussels |
| Mussels, depurated |
| Mussels, fresh |
| Mussels, predepuration |
| Non-oyster shellfish |
| Ocean cats fillets |
| Other |
| Oysters, fresh |
| Oysters, frozen |
| Oysters, live |
| Oysters, raw |
| Oysters, uncooked |
| Perch |
| Plaice/raw food |
| Pom fret |
| Prawn, raw, 'sushi' |
| Rainbow trout |
| Raw fish & shrimp |
| Raw halibut |
| Raw octopus, squid, trepang |
| Raw salmon (fillets) surfaces |
| Raw salmon (whole) surfaces |
| Raw salmon surfaces |
| Raw seafood |
| Raw surimi |
| Ready-to-eat seafood |
| Rock fish |
| Roe |
| Sable |
| Salmon |
| Salmon, raw |
| Salmon/raw seafood |
| Sardine/raw seafood |
| Scallops, rawa |
| Scallops, frozena |
| Shellfish/raw |
| Shell fish |
| Shellfish, raw |
| Shellfish, tropical |
| Shrimpa |
| Shrimp rawa |
| Shrimp, frozena |
| Shrimp, live |
| Shrimp, raw |
| Shrimp, raw, fresh |
| Shrimp, raw, frozena |
| Shrimp, retail |
| Shrimp, raw/processa |
| Shrimp-imported frozen |
| Snapper |
| Sole |
| Sole, raw |
| Squid, langostinos, frozen |
| Surimi and minced seafood |
| Squirmy, craba |
| Surimi, etc |
| Surimi, frozena |
| Sushi-with and without rice |
| Thread fin |
| Trout, fresh |
| Trout/raw seafood |
| Tuna |
| Tuna, minced, sushi |
| Turbot fillets |
| a These foods are not generally eaten raw, but contamination data for these foods are likely to reflect contamination levels in seafoods that are consumed raw. |
| Foods |
|---|
| Catfish, raw |
| Crab, raw |
| Fin fish, raw |
| Oysters, raw |
| Shrimp, raw |
| Surimi |
| Trout, raw |
| Whitefish, raw |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1 to 2 | 10 to 20 |

Figure A5.2.2. Cumulative Distribution for the Reference Exponential Growth Rates (EGR) at 5°C
| Model | Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | RSQ | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logistic | .139 | .0606 | 0.007 | 0.37 |
| Normal | 0.139624 | 0.102976 | 0.010 | 0.26 |
| Rectangular | -0.01953 | 0.290551 | 0.020 | 0.22 |
| Gamma | 2.44 | 0.064856 | 0.013 | 0.16 |
see Appendix 6: Software for a description of the common names used for the parameters for these statistical distributions (models).
| Mean (log10 cfu/g/day) | Std. Dev. | N |
|---|---|---|
| 0.152 | 0.126 | 5 |
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth
(log 10 cfu/g) | 5 | 6.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 26100170 | Fish, not specified as to type, dried |
| 26109180 | Cod, dried, salted, salt removed in water |
| 26119180 | Herring, pickled |
| 27151030 | Marinated fish (Ceviche) |
| Source Survey: NHANES III | |

Figure A5.3.1. Cumulative Distribution for the the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 70 | 125 | 130 | 250 |
| Foods |
|---|
| Anchovy, dried |
| Brined shrimp |
| Ceviche |
| Cooked fish & fish products |
| Dried fish 'Bombay Duck' |
| Dried shrimp, squid & mussels |
| Dried squid & mussels |
| Dried squid, salmon, shishamo smelt |
| Fermented seafood |
| Fermented sushi flatfish |
| Fermented sushi sandfish |
| Fin fish, pickled |
| Fish, dried, salted |
| Fish, gravad |
| Fish, preserved |
| Fish, processed |
| Gravad |
| Haddock, dried |
| Mackerel, dried |
| Salted clams |
| Salted salmon |
| Seasoned anchovies |
| Shrimp, dried |
| Trout, gravad |
| Not applicable; no growth. |
| Not applicable; no growth |
| Not applicable; no growth |
| Not applicable; no growth |
| Not applicable; no growth |
| Maximum growth = 108 cfu/g |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 26305160 | Crab, hard shell, steamed |
| 26319130 | Shrimp, steamed or boiled |
| 27150110 | Shrimp cocktail (shrimp with cocktail sauce) |
| Source Survey: CSFII | |

Figure A5.4.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 50 | 96 | 256 | 345 |
| Foods |
| Crab |
| Crab, cooked |
| Imitation crab |
| Mussels, shelled cooked |
| Seafood, boiled |
| Shellfish, cooked |
| Shrimp, cooked |
| Shrimp, cooked, frozen |
| Shrimp, cooked/processed |
| Shrimp, wholesale |
| Food |
|---|
| Crab, cooked |
| Crabmeat, pasteurized |
| Fish, smoked |
| Lobster, cooked |
| Shrimp, cooked |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1 to 2 | 10 to 20 |

Figure A5.4.2. Cumulative Distribution for the Exponential Reference Growth Rate (EGR) at 5°C
| Model | Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | RSQ | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectangular | 0.209777 | 0.557556 | 0.023 | 0.38 |
| Lognormal | -1.00726 | 0.286849 | 0.016 | 0.29 |
| Gamma | 11.7 | 0.032484 | 0.018 | 0.21 |
| Logistic | .371 | .0689 | 0.021 | 0.12 |
see Appendix 6: Software for a description of the common names used for the parameters for these statistical distributions (models).
| Mean (log10 cfu/g/day) | Std. Dev. | N |
|---|---|---|
| 0.384 | 0.110 | 3 |
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth
(log 10 cfu/g) | 5 | 6.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 71905000 | Ripe plantain, raw |
| 72101100 | Beet greens, raw |
| 72113100 | Dandelion greens, raw |
| 72116000 | Endive, chicory, escarole, or romaine lettuce, raw |
| 72116140 | Caesar salad (with romaine) |
| 72124100 | Radicchio, raw |
| 72125100 | Spinach, raw |
| 72130100 | Watercress, raw |
| 72201100 | Broccoli, raw |
| 73101010 | Carrots, raw |
| 74101000 | Tomatoes, raw |
| 74102000 | Tomatoes, green, raw |
| 74402110 | Salsa, red, uncooked |
| 75100250 | Raw vegetable, not further specified |
| 75100300 | Sprouts, not further specified |
| 75100500 | Alfalfa sprouts, raw |
| 75100750 | Artichoke, Jerusalem, raw |
| 75100800 | Asparagus, raw |
| 75101000 | Bean sprouts, raw (soybean or mung) |
| 75101800 | Beans, string, green, raw |
| 75102500 | Beets, raw |
| 75102750 | Brussels sprouts, raw |
| 75103000 | Cabbage, green, raw |
| 75104000 | Cabbage, Chinese, raw |
| 75105000 | Cabbage, red, raw |
| 75105500 | Cactus, raw |
| 75107000 | Cauliflower, raw |
| 75109000 | Celery, raw |
| 75109500 | Chives, raw |
| 75109550 | Cilantro, raw |
| 75109600 | Corn, raw |
| 75111000 | Cucumber, raw |
| 75111200 | Eggplant, raw |
| 75111500 | Garlic, raw |
| 75111800 | Jicama, raw |
| 75112500 | Leek, raw |
| 75113000 | Lettuce, raw |
| 75113060 | Lettuce, Boston, raw |
| 75113080 | Lettuce, arugula, raw |
| 75114000 | Mixed salad greens, raw |
| 75115000 | Mushrooms, raw |
| 75117010 | Onions, young green, raw |
| 75117020 | Onions, mature, raw |
| 75119000 | Parsley, raw |
| 75120000 | Peas, green, raw |
| 75121000 | Pepper, hot chili, raw |
| 75121400 | Pepper, poblano, raw |
| 75121500 | Pepper, Serrano, raw |
| 75122000 | Pepper, raw, not further specified |
| 75122100 | Pepper, sweet, green, raw |
| 75122200 | Pepper, sweet, red, raw |
| 75124000 | Pepper, banana, raw |
| 75125000 | Radish, raw |
| 75127500 | Seaweed, raw |
| 75127750 | Snowpeas (pea pod), raw |
| 75128000 | Squash, summer, yellow, raw |
| 75128010 | Squash, summer, green, raw |
| 75129000 | Turnip, raw |
| 75143000 | Lettuce, salad with assorted vegetables including tomatoes and/or carrots, no dressing |
| 75143050 | Lettuce, salad with assorted vegetables excluding tomatoes and carrots, no dressing |
| 75143100 | Lettuce, salad with avocado, tomato, and/or carrots, with or without other vegetables, no dressing |
| 75143200 | Lettuce, salad with cheese, tomato and/or carrots, with or without other vegetables, no dressing |
| 75143300 | Lettuce, salad with egg, tomato, and/or carrots, with or without other vegetables, no dressing |
| 75143350 | Lettuce salad with egg, cheese, tomato, and/or carrots, with or without other vegetables, no dressing |
| 75147000 | Spinach salad, no dressing |
| Source Survey: CSFII | |
Vegetables

Figure A5.5.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 28 | 55 | 123 | 220 |
| Foods |
|---|
| Bagged precut leafy salad |
| Beet root |
| Broccoli |
| Cabbage |
| Cabbage salad |
| Carrot |
| Celery |
| Cilantro |
| Coleslaw mix |
| Coriander |
| Cucumber |
| Fennel |
| Fresh cut vegetables |
| Green beans |
| Green peppers |
| Individual salad ingredients (bean sprouts, cabbage, carrot, celery, cress, cucumber, lettuce, mushroom, peppers, radish, spring onions, tomato, vegetables, watercress) |
| Jalapeno |
| Kelp |
| Kidney, Mung Bean |
| Kim chee |
| Laurel |
| Legumes |
| Lettuce |
| Math leaves-veg |
| Math roots |
| Mixed vegetable salad |
| Mushroom |
| Olive |
| Onion |
| Parsley |
| Pea |
| Potato |
| Prepacked mixed salads |
| Processed vegetables and salads |
| Radish |
| Radishes |
| Raw vegetables |
| Ready-to-eat salads |
| Salads, vegetable |
| Spinach |
| Spinach washed w/ sodium hypochlorite |
| Sprouts |
| Thyme |
| Tomato |
| Unprocessed vegetables |
| Vegetables, fresh |
| Watercress |
| Winter sweet |
| Yam |
| Foods |
|---|
| Asparagus |
| Asparagus |
| Bean sprout |
| Broccoli |
| Cabbage, raw, shreds |
| Carrots, whole and shredded |
| Cauliflower |
| Endive, broad leaved |
| Endive, broad leaved |
| Endive, curly-leaved |
| Lettuce, butterhead |
| Lettuce, lamb's |
| Lettuce, shredded |
| Lettuce, whole |
| Lettuce, whole, ready to serve |
| Lettuce, whole, ready to serve, open |
| Lettuce, whole, ready to serve, sealed |
| Rutabaga |
| Salads, mixed |
| Tomatoes |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3 to 4 | 8 to 12 |

Figure A5.5.2. Cumulative Distribution for the Exponential Growth Rate (EGR) at 5°C
| Model | Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | Parameter 3 | RSQ | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectangular | -0.03737 | 0.138017 | 0.069 | 0.60 | |
| Normal | 0.049855 | 0.064067 | 0.067 | 0.20 | |
| Triangular | 1.00E-04 | -4.40E-02 | 0.207461 | 0.068 | 0.19 |
see Appendix 6: Software for a description of the common names used for the parameters for these statistical distributions (models).
| Mean (log10 cfu/g/day) | Std. Dev. | N |
|---|---|---|
| 0.072 | 0.114 | 26 |
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth
(log 10 cfu/g) | 5 | 6.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 61101010 | Grapefruit, raw |
| 61119010 | Orange, raw |
| 61125000 | Tangelo, raw |
| 61125010 | Tangerine, raw |
| 62101000 | Fruit, dried, not further specified (assume uncooked) |
| 62101050 | Fruit mixture, dried (mixture includes three or more of the following: apples, apricots, dates, papaya, peaches, pears) |
| 62101100 | Apple, dried, uncooked |
| 62101300 | Apple chips |
| 62104100 | Apricot, dried, uncooked |
| 62107200 | Banana chips |
| 62110100 | Date |
| 62113100 | Fig, dried, uncooked |
| 62114050 | Mango, dried |
| 62114110 | Papaya, dried |
| 62120100 | Pineapple, dried |
| 62121100 | Plum, rock salt, dried |
| 62122100 | Prune, dried, uncooked |
| 62125100 | Raisins |
| 63100100 | Fruit, not specified as to type |
| 63101000 | Apple, raw |
| 63101150 | Applesauce with other fruits |
| 63101420 | Apple, pickled |
| 63103010 | Apricot, raw |
| 63105010 | Avocado, raw |
| 63107010 | Banana, raw |
| 63107080 | Banana, red, ripe (guineo morado) |
| 63109010 | Cantaloup (muskmelon), raw |
| 63109700 | Carambola (starfruit), raw |
| 63110010 | Cassaba melon, raw |
| 63113010 | Cherries, sour, red, raw |
| 63115010 | Cherries, sweet, raw (Queen Anne, Bing) |
| 63115200 | Cherries, frozen |
| 63119010 | Fig, raw |
| 63123010 | Grapes, European type, adherent skin, raw |
| 63123020 | Grapes, American type, slip skin, raw |
| 63125010 | Guava, raw |
| 63126500 | Kiwi fruit, raw |
| 63127010 | Honeydew melon, raw |
| 63127610 | Honeydew, frozen (balls) |
| 63129010 | Mango, raw |
| 63129020 | Mango, pickled |
| 63131010 | Nectarine, raw |
| 63133010 | Papaya, raw |
| 63134010 | Passion fruit, raw |
| 63135010 | Peach, raw |
| 63135620 | Peach, frozen, unsweetened |
| 63135630 | Peach, frozen, with sugar |
| 63137010 | Pear, raw |
| 63137050 | Pear, Japanese, raw |
| 63139010 | Persimmon, raw |
| 63141010 | Pineapple, raw |
| 63143010 | Plum, raw |
| 63145010 | Pomegranate, raw |
| 63149010 | Watermelon, raw |
| 63201010 | Blackberries, raw |
| 63201600 | Blackberries, frozen |
| 63203010 | Blueberries, raw |
| 63203600 | Blueberries, frozen, unsweetened |
| 63205010 | Boysenberries, raw |
| 63219020 | Raspberries, red, raw |
| 63219610 | Raspberries, frozen, unsweetened |
| 63219620 | Raspberries, frozen, with sugar |
| 63223020 | Strawberries, raw |
| 63223030 | Strawberries, raw, with sugar |
| 63223610 | Strawberries, frozen, unsweetened |
| 63223620 | Strawberries, frozen, with sugar |
| 63311000 | Fruit cocktail or mix (excluding citrus fruits), raw |
| 63311050 | Fruit cocktail or mix (including citrus fruits), raw |
| 63311080 | Fruit cocktail or mix, frozen |
| 63320100 | Fruit salad, Puerto Rican style (Mixture includes bananas, papayas, oranges, grapefruit, etc.) (Ensalada de frutas tropicale) |
| Source Survey: CSFII | |

Figure A5.6.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 118 | 138 | 272 | 570 |
| Foods |
|---|
| Apples |
| Blueberries |
| Cantaloupe |
| Fruit products |
| Fruit salad |
| Fruit, fresh |
| Fruit, product |
| Fruit-dried |
| Fruit-various |
| Melons |
| Pears |
| Pineapples |
| Watermelons |
| Foods |
|---|
| Apple slices (fresh cut) |
| Orange, serum (juice) |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3 to 4 | 8 to 12 |

Figure A5.6.2. Cumulative Distribution for the Exponential Growth Rate (EGR) at 5°C
| Model | Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | Parameter 3 | Parameter 4 | RSQ | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectangular | -0.03172 | 0.123324 | 0.026 | 0.61 | ||
| Beta | 0.297799 | 0.339917 | -0.00264 | 0.10302 | 0.020 | 0.17 |
| Normal | 0.045299 | 0.055485 | 0.029 | 0.11 | ||
| Logistic | 4.51 x 10-2 | 3.37 x 10-02 | 0.029 | 0.10 |
see Appendix 6: Software for a description of the common names used for the parameters for these statistical distributions (models).
| Mean (log10 cfu/g/day) | Std. Dev. | N |
|---|---|---|
| 0.046 | 0.47 | 5 |
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth
(log 10 cfu/g) | 5 | 6.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 14133000 | Queso Fresco |
| Source Survey: CSFII | |
Fresh Soft (Unripened) Cheese

Figure A5.7.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 31 | 85 | 246 | 246 |
| Foods |
|---|
| Fresh cheese (fornaggio fresco) |
| Fresh cheese, cow and goat milk |
| Hispanic style cheese |
| Brazilian soft cheese eaten fresh |
| Panela |
| Panellá |
| Queso Fresco |
| Queso Fresco, Requesoy |
| Foods |
|---|
| Queso Panella |
| Queso Blanco |
| Queso Fresco |
| Queso Ranchero |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1 to 5 | 15 to 30 |

Figure A5.7.2. Cumulative Distribution for the Exponential Growth Rate (EGR) at 5°C
| Model | Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | Parameter 3 | Parameter 4 | RSQ | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.511485 | 0.741846 | -0.0816 | 0.323527 | 0.048 | 0.83 |
| Rectangular | -0.15621 | 0.320609 | 0.073 | 0.15 | ||
| Normal | 0.071799 | 0.161944 | 0.077 | 0.02 |
see Appendix 6: Software for a description of the common names used for the parameters for these statistical distributions (models).
| Mean (log10 cfu/g/day) | Std. Dev. | N |
|---|---|---|
| 0.082 | 0.138 | 10 |
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth
(log 10 cfu/g) | 5 | 6.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 14200100 | Cheese, cottage, not further specified |
| 14201010 | Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd |
| 14201200 | Cottage cheese, farmer's |
| 14201500 | Cheese, ricotta |
| 14202010 | Cheese, cottage, with fruit |
| 14203010 | Cheese, cottage, dry curd |
| 14203020 | Cheese, cottage, salted, dry curd |
| 14204010 | Cheese, cottage, lowfat (1-2% fat) |
| 14204020 | Cheese, cottage, lowfat, with fruit |
| 14204030 | Cheese, cottage, lowfat, with vegetables |
| 14205010 | Cheese, cottage, low sodium |
| 14206010 | Cheese, cottage, lowfat, low sodium |
| 14301010 | Cheese, cream |
| 14303010 | Cheese, cream, lowfat |
| Source Survey: CSFII | |
Soft Unripened Cheese

Figure A5.8.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 29 | 105 | 226 | 420 |
| Foods |
| Anari |
| Cheese, cottage |
| Cheese, unripened |
| Cottage cheese |
| Cream cheese |
| Crème Mexicana |
| Farmer cheese |
| Gournay |
| Halloumi |
| Port fresh cheese |
| Soft paste cheeses |
| Foods |
|---|
| Cottage cheese |
| Cottage cheese (multiple brands) |
| Cream cheese |
| Ricotta (3 company brands) |
| Ricotta (whey cheese) |
| Teleme cheese |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 6 to 10 | 15 to 45 |

Figure A5.8.2. Cumulative Distribution for the Exponential Reference Growth Rate (EGR) at 5°C
| Model | Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | RSQ | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectangular | -0.09419 | 0.181873 | 0.028 | 0.60 |
| Normal | 0.043709 | 0.09762 | 0.026 | 0.20 |
| Logistic | 0.0436 | 0.0595 | 0.026 | 0.20 |
see Appendix 6: Software for a description of the common names used for the parameters for these statistical distributions (models).
| Mean (log10 cfu/g/day) | Std. Dev. | N |
|---|---|---|
| 0.090 | 0.286 | 29 |
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth
(log 10 cfu/g) | 5 | 6.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 14103010 | Cheese, Camembert |
| 14103020 | Cheese, Brie |
| 14104400 | Cheese, Feta |
| 14107010 | Cheese, Mozzarella, not further specified |
| 14107030 | Cheese, Mozzarella, part skim |
| 14107040 | Cheese, Mozzarella, low sodium |
| 14107060 | Cheese, Mozzarella, nonfat or fat free |
| Source Survey: CSFII | |
Soft Ripened Cheese

Figure A5.9.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 28 | 48 | 85 | 168 |
| Foods |
|---|
| Brie |
| Brie/camembert |
| Brie/cheese, soft, short-ripened |
| Camambert |
| Cheese, white mold |
| Crescenza/cheese, soft, short-ripened |
| Feta cheese |
| Hartz mountain cheese Harzerkase |
| La Serena cheese, from raw ewes milk |
| Brazilian soft cheese eaten fresh |
| Mozzarella |
| Pyramid goat cheese |
| Soft, mold-ripened cheese |
| Soft mold ripened cheese |
| Taleggio |
| Foods |
|---|
| Blue |
| Brie |
| Camembert |
| Feta |
| Mozzarella |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 6 to 10 | 15 to 45 |

Figure A5.9.2. Cumulative Distribution for the Exponential Reference Growth Rate (EGR) at 5°C
| Model | Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | Parameter 3 | RSQ | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectangular | -0.09855 | 0.109798 | 0.053 | 0.52 | |
| Triangular | -0.189 | .0459 | 0.146452 | 0.048 | 0.29 |
| Normal | 0.006416 | 0.077436 | 0.051 | 0.19 |
see Appendix 6: Software for a description of the common names used for the parameters for these statistical distributions (models).
| Mean (log10 cfu/g/day) | Std. Dev. | N |
|---|---|---|
| -0.013 | 0.133 | 17 |
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth
(log 10 cfu/g) | 5 | 6.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 14101010 | Cheese, blue or Roquefort |
| 14102010 | Cheese, brick |
| 14104600 | Cheese, fontina |
| 14105010 | Cheese, gouda or edam |
| 14106010 | Cheese, Limburger |
| 14106200 | Cheese, Monterey |
| 14106500 | Cheese, Monterey, lowfat |
| 14107200 | Cheese, Muenster |
| 14108400 | Cheese, provolone |
| 14108410 | Cheese, provolone, reduced fat, reduced sodium |
| Source Survey: CSFII | |
Semi-soft Cheese

Figure A5.10.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 28 | 57 | 142 | 227 |
| Foods |
| Blue veined soft cheese |
| Butter cheese |
| Edam |
| Gorgonzola |
| Gouda cheese |
| Havarti |
| Jack cheese |
| Limburger |
| Manchego |
| Monterey Jack cheese |
| Muenster |
| Pinna ricotta |
| Roquefort |
| Semi soft cheese |
| String |
| Swiss cheese |
| Foods |
|---|
| Brick (surface ripened) |
| Emmenthaler, tilster |
| Gouda |
| Havarti |
| Limburger |
| Monterey Jack |
| Muenster |
| Provolone |
| String cheese |
| Trappist |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 6 to 10 | 15 to 45 |

Figure A5.10.2. Cumulative Distribution for the Exponential Reference Growth Rate (EGR) at 5°C
| Model | Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | Parameter 3 | Parameter 4 | RSQ | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.489794 | 360.3561 | -0.0707 | 23.05749 | 0.028 | 1.0 |
see Appendix 6: Software for a description of the common names used for the parameters for these statistical distributions (models).
| Mean (log10 cfu/g/day) | Std. Dev. | N |
|---|---|---|
| -0.043 | 0.032 | 10 |
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth
(log 10 cfu/g) | 5 | 6.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 14104010 | Cheese, natural, Cheddar or American type |
| 14104020 | Cheese, Cheddar or American type, dry, grated |
| 14104200 | Cheese, Colby |
| 14104250 | Cheese, Colby Jack |
| 14105200 | Cheese, Gruyere |
| 14108010 | Cheese, Parmesan, dry grated |
| 14108020 | Cheese, Parmesan, hard |
| 14108050 | Cheese, Parmesan, low sodium |
| 14108060 | Parmesan cheese topping, fat free |
| 14109010 | Cheese, Swiss |
| 14109020 | Cheese, Swiss, low sodium |
| 14109030 | Cheese, Swiss, lowfat |
| 14110010 | Cheese, Cheddar or Colby, low sodium |
| 14110020 | Cheese, Cheddar or Colby, low sodium, lowfat |
| 14110030 | Cheese, Cheddar or Colby, lowfat |
| 14131000 | Queso Anejo (aged Mexican cheese) |
| 14131500 | Queso Asadero |
| 14132000 | Queso Chihuahua |
| Source Survey: CSFII | |
Hard Cheese

Figure A5.11.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 28 | 38 | 85 | 122 |
| Foods |
|---|
| Cacique Asadero |
| Cheddar |
| Cheese, hard |
| Chihuahua |
| Colby Jack cheese |
| Gjestost |
| Parmesan |
| Provolone |
| Quesco Cotija |
| Queso Anejo |
| Foods |
|---|
| Cheddar |
| Cheddar, cracker barrel |
| Cheddar, mild |
| Cheddar, sharp |
| Colby |
| Emmenthaler, gruyere |
| Parmesan |
| Stilton cheese |
| Swiss |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 6 to 10 | 90 to 180 |

Figure A5.11.2. Cumulative Distribution for the Exponential Reference Growth Rate (EGR) at 5°C
| Model | Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | Parameter 3 | Parameter 4 | RSQ | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangular | -0.0788 | -0.0773 | 0.032607 | 0.035 | 0.77 | |
| Rectangular | -0.08847 | 0.002697 | 0.054 | 0.17 | ||
| Beta | 5455.206 | 2166.964 | -4.33172 | 1.658675 | 0.047 | 0.06 |
see Appendix 6: Software for a description of the common names used for the parameters for these statistical distributions (models).
| Mean (log10 cfu/g/day) | Std. Dev. | N |
|---|---|---|
| -0.053 | 0.065 | 11 |
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth
(log 10 cfu/g) | 5 | 6.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 14410100 | Cheese, processed, American and Swiss blends |
| 14410200 | Cheese, processed, American or Cheddar type |
| 14410210 | Cheese, processed, American or Cheddar type, low sodium |
| 14410300 | Cheese, processed, American or Cheddar type, lowfat |
| 14410310 | Cheese, processed, American, Cheddar, or Colby, lowfat, low sodium |
| 14410330 | Cheese, processed cheese product, American or Cheddar type, reduced fat |
| 14410340 | Cheese, processed cheese product, American or Cheddar type, reduced fat, reduced sodium |
| 14410350 | Cheese, processed, American or Cheddar type, nonfat or fat free |
| 14410380 | Cheese, processed cream cheese product, nonfat or fat free |
| 14410400 | Cheese, processed, Swiss |
| 14410410 | Cheese, processed, Swiss, low sodium |
| 14410420 | Cheese, processed, Swiss, lowfat |
| 14410440 | Cheese, processed, Swiss, lowfat, low sodium |
| 14410450 | Cheese, processed cheese product, Swiss, reduced fat |
| 14410500 | Cheese, processed cheese food |
| 14410600 | Cheese, processed, with vegetables |
| 14410710 | Cheese, processed, Mozzarella, low sodium |
| 14420000 | Cheese spread, not further specified |
| 14420100 | Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base |
| 14420140 | Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, lowfat, low sodium |
| 14420160 | Cheese spread, Swiss cheese base |
| 14420200 | Cheese spread, cream cheese or Neufchatel base |
| 14650100 | Cheese sauce |
| Source Survey: CSFII | |
Processed Cheese

Figure A5.12.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 21 | 42 | 84 | 130 |
| Foods |
|---|
| Cheese, pasteurized and processed |
| Cheese and spreads |
| Cheese, processed |
| Cheese, Schnittkase-sliced |
| Foods |
|---|
| American process cheese |
| American process cheese with sorbate and citrate |
| Piedmont process cheese |
| Cold pack cheese |
| Non-acid pasteurized process cheese |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 6 to 10 | 45 to 90 |

Figure A5.12.2. Cumulative Distribution for the Exponential Reference Growth Rate (EGR) at 5°C
| Model | Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | Parameter 3 | RSQ | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectangular | -0.0761 | 0.012525 | 0.033 | 0.73 | |
| Triangular | -0.120 | 0.0187 | -0.00219 | 0.030 | 0.27 |
see Appendix 6: Software for a description of the common names used for the parameters for these statistical distributions (models).
| Mean (log10 cfu/g/day) | Std. Dev. | N |
|---|---|---|
| -0.045 | 0.055 | 6 |
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth
(log 10 cfu/g) | 5 | 6.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
| 11100000 | Milk, not further specified |
| 11111000 | Milk, cow's, fluid, whole |
| 11111160 | Milk, calcium fortified, cow's, fluid, 1% fat |
| 11111170 | Milk, calcium fortified, cow's, fluid, skim or nonfat |
| 11112000 | Milk, cow's, fluid, lowfat, not specified as to percent fat |
| 11112110 | Milk, cow's, fluid, 2% fat |
| 11112120 | Milk, cow's, fluid, acidophilus, 1% fat |
| 11112130 | Milk, cow's, fluid, acidophilus, 2% fat |
| 11112210 | Milk, cow's, fluid, 1% fat |
| 11113000 | Milk, cow's, fluid, skim or nonfat, 0.5% or less butterfat |
| 11114300 | Milk, cow's, fluid, lactose reduced, 1% fat |
| 11114310 | Milk, cow's, fluid, lactose reduced, 1% fat, fortified with calcium |
| 11114320 | Milk, cow's, fluid, lactose reduced, nonfat |
| 11114321 | Milk, cow's, fluid, lactose reduced, nonfat, fortified with calcium |
| 11114330 | Milk, cow's, fluid, lactose reduced, 2% fat |
| 11116000 | Milk, goat's, fluid, whole |
| 11511000 | Milk, chocolate, not further specified |
| 11511100 | Milk, chocolate, whole milk based |
| 11511200 | Milk, chocolate, low fat milk based |
| 11511300 | Milk, chocolate, skim milk based |
| 11519050 | Milk, flavors other than chocolate, whole milk based |
| Source Survey: CSFII | |
| (Pasteurized Fluid Milk consumption was estimated to be 99.5% of total milk) | |

Figure A5.13.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 244 | 245 | 488 | 732 |
| Foods |
| Pasteurized fluid milk |
| Milk, cow's |
| Milk, sterilized |
| Milk, chocolate |
| Milk, lowfat |
| Milk, skim |
| Milk, whole |
| Milk, treated |
| Food |
|---|
| Fluid milk, pasteurized |
| Fluid milk, un-pasteurized |
| Fluid milk, skim/whole/chocolate |
| Fluid milk, UHT |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3 to 5 | 10 to 15 |

Figure A5.13.2. Cumulative Distribution for the Exponential Reference Growth Rate (EGR) at 5 °C
| Model | Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | Parameter 3 | RSQ | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectangular | 0.088151 | 0.428324 | 0.018 | 0.35 | |
| Triangular | 0.0237 | 0.217 | 0.534217 | 0.011 | 0.25 |
| Weibull | 2.53 | 0.291744 | 0.012 | 0.21 | |
| Gamma | 5.26 | 0.050411 | 0.013 | 0.19 |
see Appendix 6: Software for a description of the common names used for the parameters for these statistical distributions (models).
| Mean (log10 cfu/g/day) | Std. Dev. | N |
|---|---|---|
| 0.257 | 0.105 | 11 |
NOTE: EGR derived using random sampling of growth data.
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth
(log 10 cfu/g) | 7 | 7.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| Unpasteurized Fluid Milk consumption was estimated to be 0.5% of total milk (see Table A5.13.1. Fluid milk, pasteurized food category) |
| The cumulative distribution for Pasteurized Fluid Milk was used, see Fig. A5.13.1. |
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 244 | 245 | 488 | 732 |
| Foodsa |
|---|
| Unpasteurized fluid milk, cow |
| Raw milk for sale (raw milk off farm) |
| Milk, untreated (bulk raw milk) |
| Unpasteurized fluid milk, goat |
| Unpasteurized fluid milk, non-bovine |
| The foods included in the post retail growth data set for pasteurized fluid milk were used, see Table A5.13.4 |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2 to 3 | 7 to 10 |
| The cumulative distribution for the exponential reference growth rate (EGR) at 5 °C for pasteurized milk was used, see Figure A5.13.2 |
| The models used to characterize the cumulative distribution for the exponential reference growth rate (EGR) at 5 °C for pasteurized milk were used, see Table A5.13.6 |
| The mean, standard deviation and number of samples (N) for exponential growth rate (EGR) at 5°C for pasteurized milk were used, see Table A5.13.7 |
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth
(log 10 cfu/g) | 7 | 7.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 11459990 | Yogurt, frozen, not specified as to flavor, not specified as to type of milk |
| 11460000 | Yogurt, frozen, flavors other than chocolate, not specified as to type of milk |
| 11460100 | Yogurt, frozen, chocolate, not specified as to type of milk |
| 11460150 | Yogurt, frozen, not specified as to flavor, lowfat milk |
| 11460160 | Yogurt, frozen, chocolate, lowfat milk |
| 11460170 | Yogurt, frozen, flavors other than chocolate, lowfat milk |
| 11460190 | Yogurt, frozen, not specified as to flavor, nonfat milk |
| 11460200 | Yogurt, frozen, chocolate, nonfat milk |
| 11460250 | Yogurt, frozen, flavors other than chocolate, with sorbet or sorbet coated |
| 11460300 | Yogurt, frozen, flavors other than chocolate, nonfat milk |
| 11460400 | Yogurt, frozen, chocolate, nonfat milk, with low calorie sweetener |
| 11460410 | Yogurt, frozen, flavors other than chocolate, nonfat milk, with low calorie sweetener |
| 11460420 | Yogurt, frozen, not specified as to flavor, whole milk |
| 11460430 | Yogurt, frozen, chocolate, whole milk |
| 11460440 | Yogurt, frozen, flavors other than chocolate, whole milk |
| 11461200 | Yogurt, frozen, sandwich |
| 11461250 | Yogurt, frozen, cone, chocolate |
| 11461260 | Yogurt, frozen, cone, flavors other than chocolate |
| 11461270 | Yogurt, frozen, cone, flavors other than chocolate, lowfat milk |
| 13110000 | Ice cream, not further specified |
| 13110100 | Ice cream, regular, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13110110 | Ice cream, regular, chocolate |
| 13110120 | Ice cream, rich, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13110130 | Ice cream, rich, chocolate |
| 13110200 | Ice cream, soft serve, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13110210 | Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate |
| 13110220 | Ice cream, soft serve, not specified as to flavor |
| 13110400 | Milk dessert, frozen, flavors other than chocolate (no butterfat) |
| 13110450 | Milk dessert, frozen, chocolate (no butterfat) |
| 13120050 | Ice cream bar or stick, not chocolate covered or cake covered |
| 13120100 | Ice cream bar or stick, chocolate covered |
| 13120110 | Ice cream bar or stick, chocolate or caramel covered, with nuts |
| 13120120 | Ice cream bar or stick, rich chocolate ice cream, thick chocolate covering |
| 13120121 | Ice cream bar or stick, rich ice cream, thick chocolate covering |
| 13120130 | Ice cream bar or stick, rich ice cream, chocolate covered, with nuts |
| 13120140 | Ice cream bar or stick, chocolate ice cream, chocolate covered |
| 13120300 | Ice cream bar, cake covered |
| 13120400 | Ice cream bar or stick with fruit |
| 13120500 | Ice cream sandwich |
| 13120550 | Ice cream cookie sandwich |
| 13120700 | Ice cream cone with nuts, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13120710 | Ice cream cone, chocolate covered, with nuts, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13120720 | Ice cream cone, chocolate covered or dipped, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13120730 | Ice cream cone, no topping, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13120740 | Ice cream cone, no topping, not specified as to flavor |
| 13120750 | Ice cream cone with nuts, chocolate ice cream |
| 13120770 | Ice cream cone, no topping, chocolate ice cream |
| 13120790 | Ice cream sundae cone |
| 13120800 | Ice cream soda, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13120810 | Ice cream soda, chocolate |
| 13121100 | Ice cream sundae, fruit topping, with whipped cream |
| 13121200 | Ice cream sundae, prepackaged type, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13121300 | Ice cream sundae, chocolate or fudge topping, with whipped cream |
| 13122100 | Ice cream pie, no crust |
| 13122500 | Ice cream pie, with cookie crust, fudge topping, and whipped cream |
| 13124100 | Sorbet and ice cream |
| 13125100 | Ice cream with sherbet |
| 13126000 | Ice cream, fried |
| 13130100 | Ice milk, not further specified |
| 13130300 | Ice milk, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13130310 | Ice milk, chocolate |
| 13130350 | Ice milk, premium, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13130360 | Ice milk, premium, chocolate |
| 13130590 | Ice milk, soft serve, not specified as to flavor |
| 13130600 | Ice milk, soft serve, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13130610 | Ice milk, soft serve, chocolate |
| 13130620 | Ice milk, soft serve cone, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13130630 | Ice milk, soft serve cone, chocolate |
| 13130640 | Ice milk, soft serve cone, not specified as to flavor |
| 13135000 | Ice milk sandwich |
| 13140100 | Ice milk bar or stick, chocolate coated |
| 13140110 | Ice milk bar or stick, chocolate covered, with nuts |
| 13140550 | Ice milk cone, chocolate |
| 13140600 | Ice milk sundae, soft serve, chocolate or fudge topping, with whipped cream |
| 13140630 | Ice milk sundae, soft serve, fruit topping, with whipped cream |
| 13140660 | Ice milk sundae, soft serve, chocolate or fudge topping (without whipped cream) |
| 13140670 | Ice milk sundae, soft serve, fruit topping (without whipped cream) |
| 13140680 | Ice milk sundae, soft serve, not fruit or chocolate topping (without whipped cream) |
| 13140700 | Ice milk creamsicle or dreamsicle |
| 13140900 | Ice milk, fudgesicle |
| 13141100 | Ice milk, with sherbet or ice cream |
| 13142000 | Milk dessert bar or stick, frozen, with coconut |
| 13150000 | Sherbet, all flavors |
| 13160100 | Milk dessert, frozen, lowfat, made with low calorie sweetener, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13160150 | Milk dessert, frozen, nonfat, made with low calorie sweetener, chocolate |
| 13160160 | Milk dessert, frozen, nonfat, made with low calorie sweetener, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13160200 | Milk dessert, frozen, lowfat, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13160210 | Milk dessert, frozen, lowfat, chocolate |
| 13160400 | Milk dessert, frozen, milkfat free, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13160410 | Milk dessert, frozen, milkfat free, chocolate |
| 13160600 | Milk dessert, frozen, made with low calorie sweetener, flavors other than chocolate |
| 13160650 | Milk dessert, frozen, made with low calorie sweetener, chocolate |
| 13161000 | Milk dessert bar, frozen, made from lowfat milk |
| 13161600 | Milk dessert bar, frozen, made from lowfat milk and low calorie sweetener |
| 13161630 | Ice milk bar or stick, with low calorie sweetener, chocolate coated |
| Source Survey: CSFII | |

Figure A5.15.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 132 | 186 | 330 | 454 |
| Foods |
|---|
| Ice cream |
| Frozen, dairy products |
| Ice cream/frozen yogurt |
| Frozen yogurt |
| Ice cream samples from finished products |
| Ice cream, iced products |
| Ice cream, mix |
| Ice cream novelty |
| Ice milk |
| Foods |
|---|
| No growth was modeled for this category. |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 8 to 10 | 90 to 180 |
| Not applicable - No growth model for this category. |
| Not applicable - No growth model for this category. |
| Not applicable - No growth model for this category. |
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth | 5 | 6.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 11115000 | Buttermilk, fluid, nonfat |
| 11115200 | Buttermilk, fluid, 2% fat |
| 11410000 | Yogurt, not specified as to type of milk or flavor |
| 11411010 | Yogurt, plain, not specified as to type of milk |
| 11411100 | Yogurt, plain, whole milk |
| 11411200 | Yogurt, plain, lowfat milk |
| 11411300 | Yogurt, plain, nonfat milk |
| 11420000 | Yogurt, vanilla, lemon, or coffee flavor, not specified as to type of milk |
| 11421000 | Yogurt, vanilla, lemon, or coffee flavor, whole milk |
| 11422000 | Yogurt, vanilla, lemon, maple, or coffee flavor, lowfat milk |
| 11423000 | Yogurt, vanilla, lemon, maple, or coffee flavor, nonfat milk |
| 11424000 | Yogurt, vanilla, lemon, maple, or coffee flavor, nonfat milk, sweetened with low calories |
| 11425000 | Yogurt, chocolate, not specified as to type of milk |
| 11427000 | Yogurt, chocolate, nonfat milk |
| 11430000 | Yogurt, fruit variety, not specified as to type of milk |
| 11431000 | Yogurt, fruit variety, whole milk |
| 11432000 | Yogurt, fruit variety, lowfat milk |
| 11433000 | Yogurt, fruit variety, nonfat milk |
| 11433500 | Yogurt, fruit variety, nonfat milk, sweetened with low calorie sweetener |
| 12310100 | Sour cream |
| 12310200 | Sour cream, half and half |
| 12310300 | Sour cream, reduced fat |
| 12310350 | Sour cream, light |
| 12310370 | Sour cream, fat free |
| 12320200 | Sour cream, filled, sour dressing, non-butterfat |
| 12350000 | Dip, sour cream base |
| 12350020 | Dip, sour cream base, reduced calorie |
| 12350100 | Spinach dip, sour cream base |
| Source Survey: CSFII | |
Cultured Milk Products

Figure A5.16.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 114 | 227 | 245 | 490 |
| Foods |
|---|
| Yogurt |
| Buttermilk |
| Sour cream |
| Foods |
|---|
| Buttermilk |
| Yogurt |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 6 to 10 | 15 to 45 |

Figure A5.16.2. Cumulative Distribution for the Exponential Reference Growth Rate (EGR) at 5 °C
| Model | Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | Parameter 3 | RSQ | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectangular | -0.275 | -2 x 10-9 | 0.035 | 0.63 | |
| Triangular | -0.290 | -0.180 | 0.072379 | 0.030 | 0.37 |
see Appendix 6: Software for a description of the common names used for the parameters for these statistical distributions (models).
| Mean (log10 cfu/g/day) | Std. Dev. | N |
|---|---|---|
| -0.168 | 0.1432 | 5 |
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth
(log 10 cfu/g) | 5 | 6.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 11512000 | Cocoa, hot chocolate, not from dry mix, made with whole milk |
| 11512500 | Spanish-style hot chocolate drink, Puerto Rican style, made with evaporated milk |
| 11513000 | Cocoa and sugar mixture, milk added, not specified as to type of milk |
| 11513100 | Cocoa and sugar mixture, whole milk added |
| 11513200 | Cocoa and sugar mixture, lowfat milk added |
| 11513300 | Cocoa and sugar mixture, skim milk added |
| 11513400 | Chocolate syrup, milk added, not specified as to type of milk |
| 11513500 | Chocolate syrup, whole milk added |
| 11513600 | Chocolate syrup, lowfat milk added |
| 11513700 | Chocolate syrup, skim milk added |
| 11516000 | Cocoa, whey, and low-calorie sweetener mixture, lowfat milk added |
| 11519000 | Milk beverage, made with whole milk, flavors other than chocolate |
| 11520000 | Milk, malted, unfortified, not specified as to flavor, made with milk |
| 11525000 | Milk, malted, fortified, natural flavor, made with milk |
| 11526000 | Milk, malted, fortified, chocolate, made with milk |
| 11527000 | Milk, malted, fortified, not specified as to flavor, made with milk |
| 11531000 | Eggnog, made with whole milk |
| 11541000 | Milk shake, not specified as to flavor or type |
| 11541110 | Milk shake, homemade or fountain-type, chocolate |
| 11541120 | Milk shake, homemade or fountain-type, flavors other than chocolate |
| 11541400 | Milk shake with malt |
| 11541500 | Milk shake, made with skim milk, chocolate |
| 11541510 | Milk shake, made with skim milk, flavors other than chocolate |
| 11542100 | Carry-out milk shake, chocolate |
| 11542200 | Carry-out milk shake, flavors other than chocolate |
| 11551050 | Milk fruit drink |
| 11552200 | Milk-based fruit drink |
| 11560000 | Chocolate-flavored drink, whey and milk-based |
| 11560020 | Flavored milk drink, whey and milk-based, flavors other than chocolate |
| 12100100 | Cream, not specified as to light, heavy, or half and half |
| 12110100 | Cream, light, fluid |
| 12110300 | Cream, light, whipped, unsweetened |
| 12120100 | Cream, half and half |
| 12130100 | Cream, heavy, fluid |
| 12140000 | Cream, heavy, whipped, sweetened |
| 14620100 | Dip, cream cheese base |
| 14620120 | Shrimp dip, cream cheese base |
| 14620150 | Dip, cheese with chili pepper (chili con queso) |
| 14620200 | Dip, cheese base other than cream cheese |
| 81100500 | Butter, not further specified |
| 81101000 | Butter, stick, salted |
| 81101010 | Butter, whipped, tub, salted |
| 81101020 | Butter, whipped, stick, salted |
| 81101100 | Butter, stick, unsalted |
| 81101110 | Butter, whipped, tub, unsalted |
| 81101500 | Light butter, stick, salted |
| 81101510 | Light butter, stick, unsalted |
| 81101520 | Light butter, whipped, tub, salted |
| 81104500 | Vegetable oil-butter spread, stick, salted |
| 81104510 | Vegetable oil-butter spread, tub, salted |
| 81104550 | Vegetable oil-butter spread, reduced calorie, stick, salted |
| 81104560 | Vegetable oil-butter spread, reduced calorie, tub, salted |
| 81105010 | Butter-margarine blend, stick, salted |
| 81105020 | Butter-margarine blend, tub, salted |
| 81105030 | Butter-margarine blend, stick, unsalted |
| 81105500 | Butter-vegetable oil blend |
| Source Survey: CSFII | |
High Fat and Other Dairy Products

Figure A5.17.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 13 | 30 | 312 | 510 |
| Foods |
|---|
| Butter |
| Chocolate pudding |
| Cream |
| Cream half&half |
| Cream, pasteurized |
| Dairy products |
| Egg nog |
| Half and half |
| Milk shake |
| Whipping cream |
| Foods |
|---|
| Cream |
| Butter |
| Sweetened condensed milk |
| Evaporated milk |
| Minimum | Mode | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 6 to 10 | 15 to 45 |

Figure A5.17.2. Cumulative Distribution for the Exponential Reference Growth Rate (EGR) at 5 °C
| Model | Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | Parameter 3 | Parameter 4 | RSQ | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.339278 | 0.3841 | -0.01676 | 0.26361 | 0.005 | 0.65 |
| Rectangular | -0.07984 | 0.308504 | 0.024 | 0.33 | ||
| Normal | 0.112672 | 0.142126 | 0.032 | 0.03 |
see Appendix 6: Software for a description of the common names used for the parameters for these statistical distributions (models).
| Mean (log10 cfu/g/day) | Std. Dev. | N |
|---|---|---|
| 0.114 | 0.118 | 6 |
| Temperature (°C) | <5 | 5-7 | >7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Growth
(log 10 cfu/g) | 5 | 6.5 | 8 |
| Food Code | Food |
|---|---|
| 25210110 | Frankfurter, wiener, or hot dog, not further specified |
| 25210150 | Frankfurter or hot dog, cheese-filled |
| 25210210 | Frankfurter or hot dog, beef |
| 25210220 | Frankfurter or hot dog, beef and pork |
| 25210230 | Frankfurter or hot dog, beef and pork, lowfat |
| 25210250 | Frankfurter or hot dog, meat and poultry, fat free |
| 25210280 | Frankfurter or hot dog, meat and poultry |
| 25210310 | Frankfurter or hot dog, chicken |
| 25210410 | Frankfurter or hot dog, turkey |
| 25210510 | Frankfurter or hot dog, low salt |
| 25210610 | Frankfurter or hot dog, beef, lowfat |
| 25210700 | Frankfurter or hot dog, meat and poultry, lowfat |
| 27120210 | Frankfurter or hot dog, with chili, no bun |
| 27120250 | Frankfurter or hot dog with tomato-based sauce (mixture) |
| 27560300 | Corn dog (frankfurter or hot dog with cornbread coating) |
| 27560320 | Frankfurter or hot dog, plain, on bun |
| 27560330 | Frankfurter or hot dog, with cheese, plain, on bun |
| 27560340 | Frankfurter or hot dog, with catsup and/or mustard, on bun |
| 27560350 | Pig in a blanket (frankfurter or hot dog wrapped in dough) |
| 27560360 | Frankfurter or hot dog, with chili, on bun |
| 27560370 | Frankfurter or hot dog with chili and cheese, on bun |
| Source Survey: CSFII | |

Figure A5.18.1. Cumulative Distribution for the Serving Size
| Percentile (grams per serving) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th | 75th | 95th | 99th |
| 57 | 114 | 171 | 285 |
| Foods |
|---|
| Hot dogs |
| Hot dogs, beef |
| Frankfurter, sausage type |
| Hot dogs, chicken/pork |
| Hot dogs, turkey |
| Foods |
|---|
| Frankfurters |
| Hot dog, poultry |
| Hot dog, turkey |
| Hot dog, pork |
| Storage times were modeled using AMI survey data - see Chapter III. Exposure Assessment, section "Modeling: Growth Between Retail and Consumption" for details. See Figure III-7. |

Figure A5.18.2. Cumulative Distribution for the Exponential Reference Growth Rate (EGR) at 5°C
| Model | Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | Parameter 3 | Parameter 4 | RSQ | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.590786 | 0. |