ArticleMicrobiology (Reading, England)2026
Evaluating packaged ice safety using culture-based and metagenomic methods.
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Ice can serve as a vector for microbial contamination, presenting potential risks to public health. This study aimed to evaluate the microbial quality and safety of commercially available ice in Manitoba as well as to characterize the microbiome of ice cubes and assess the presence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes. Samples from five different brands, four non-International Packaged Ice Association (IPIA)-accredited and one IPIA-accredited brand, were collected from retail stores between May and August 2024. Ice samples were tested using membrane filtration for total plate count,
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