Which of the following might be missed if viable counts are done on food and/or water specimens?

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Viable but nonculturable cells may be present in food and water specimens, but would not be counted by traditional viable counts. These cells are alive but not able to grow on standard culture media, making them difficult to detect. Endospores and aerobic bacteria would likely be counted by standard viable counts, while pathogenic bacteria may or may not be detected depending on the specific testing methods used.

Which of the Following Might Be Missed If Viable Counts