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  • noun Plural form of coliform.

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Examples

  • The crop and small intestine tend to be dominated by lactobacilli with smaller numbers of other facultative anaerobes such as coliforms and streptococci.

    Protexin - Probiotics. Pets need them, too! Thatsnews 2008

  • The crop and small intestine tend to be dominated by lactobacilli with smaller numbers of other facultative anaerobes such as coliforms and streptococci.

    Archive 2008-07-01 Thatsnews 2008

  • Unfortunately there is often a significant population of "bad" bacteria (such as coliforms and clostridia) which, given an opportunity, will disrupt the fermentation - raising the pH and reducing the nutritional quality of the silage and intake potential.

    WalesOnline - Home 2010

  • Yes, recent tests of fecal coliforms done on the North Shore of the lake show that the water is safe for swimming and recreational activities.

    Lake Chapala water quality 2009

  • Consumer Reports tested for total coliforms and other bacteria including enterococcus.

    39% Of Bagged Salad Is Gross, Some Has Poop - The Consumerist 2010

  • The tests of 16 different brands had 39% exceeded that level for total coliforms, and 23% for enterococcus.

    39% Of Bagged Salad Is Gross, Some Has Poop - The Consumerist 2010

  • Of the bags tested, 64 per cent were contaminated with “some level of bacteria,” about 30 per cent had “elevated bacterial counts” higher than what is considered safe for drinking water, 40 per cent of the bags had yeast or mould, and some of the bags had “an unacceptable presence of coliforms.”

    Why You Need To Clean Your Reusable Shopping Bags Today | Lifehacker Australia 2010

  • If you answered “yes” to the above questions, consider generally testing your well for fecal contamination by testing it for the presence of coliforms or E. coli instead of Giardia.

    Giardiasis 2008

  • Although tests for fecal coliforms or E. coli do not specifically tell you whether Giardia is present, these tests will show whether your well water has been contaminated by fecal matter.

    Giardiasis 2008

  • These tests are only useful if your well is not routinely disinfected with chlorine, since chlorine kills fecal coliforms and E. coli.

    Giardiasis 2008

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