Table 2, were used to assess the quality of the sushi and sushi rice tested in this survey. In
the absence of a guideline for faecal coliform results, these were compared against the
guideline for Enterobacteriaceae. Samples were considered microbiologically acceptable if
they were within the satisfactory and/or marginal categories. Any outlets where samples were
found to be unsatisfactory or potentially hazardous were subject to follow-up action by the
appropriate food jurisdiction.