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the Fate of E -In Table 7

Multiple Choice

Table 7.2
The fate of E. coli O157:H7 in apple cider held at 8°C for 2 weeks, with and without preservatives, is shown below: $\begin{array}{lr}& \underline{\text { Bacteria/ml }}\\\text { Cider only } & 2.2 \\\text { Cider with potassium sorbate } & 2.0 \\\text { Sodium benzoate } & 0 \\\text { Sorbate + benzoate } & 0\end{array}$
-In Table 7.2, which preservative is most effective?

A) Benzoate
B) Sorbate
C) Sorbate + benzoate
D) No preservative