The data in Fig. 2 show the changes in the level of S. aureus,
E. coli, L. monocytogenes Scott A and S. enteritidis in cheese
supplemented with BCSO during 42 days of storage. Pasteurized
milk before renneting with starter culture was inoculated
with a mixed culture of the bacteria at ca. 3.95 log CFU ml1.
In non-treated cheese, the four microorganisms grew or survived
with time to reach maximum level after 14 days, with a