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according to ISO methods
Culture media and associated products for pathogen detection
and enumeration
Introduction
The International Standards Organization (ISO) has published
over 19,000 international standards that cover many different
aspects of food testing.

Many companies choose to test human food, animal feed and

environmental samples according to ISO methods. By safeguarding public
health through the control of infectious organism levels, applying methods
that conform to the standards set by accreditation bodies and regulatory
authorities, companies are able to meet the increasing demands of their
customers and maintain their reputation for supply of products that are
safe to consume.

This guide describes the Thermo Scientific™ Microbiology products that

conform to the formulations described in the top 16 most commonly used
ISO standards for human food, animal feed and environmental samples.
Contents
ISO 6888 Horizontal methods for the enumeration
of coagulase-positive Staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus and other species)
1.1 ISO 6888-1:1999 A1:2003 Technique using Baird-Parker medium
1.2 ISO 6888-2:1999 A1:2003 Technique using rabbit plasma fibrinogen medium
1.3 ISO 6888-3:2003 Detection and MPN technique for low numbers
1.4 ISO 16140 Validated alternative–Brilliance™ Staph 24 Agar

ISO 6579: 2002 A1:2007 Horizontal method for the detection of Salmonella species
2.1 ISO 16140 Validated alternative method–Salmonella Precis method

ISO 11290 Horizontal methods for the detection and enumeration

of Listeria monocytogenes
3.1 ISO 11290-1:1996 A1:2004 Detection method
3.2 ISO 11290-2:1998 A1:2004 Enumeration method
3.3 ISO 16140 Validated alternative method–Listeria Precis method

ISO 16649 Horizontal methods for the enumeration

of b-glucuronidase-positive Escherichia coli
4.1 ISO 16649-1:2001 Colony-count technique at 44°C using membranes and
5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl- b-D-glucuronide
4.2 ISO 16649-2:2001 Colony-count technique at 44°C using 5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl- b-D-glucuronide
4.3 ISO 16649-3:2005 MPN technique using 5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl- b-D-glucuronide

ISO 7251:2005 Horizontal method for the detection and enumeration of

presumptive Escherichia coli–MPN technique

ISO 16654:2001 Horizontal method for the detection of Escherichia coli 0157

ISO 21528 Horizontal methods for the detection and enumeration

of Enterobacteriaceae
7.1 ISO 21528-1:2004 Detection and enumeration by MPN technique with pre-enrichment
7.2 ISO 21528-2:2004 Colony-count method
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ISO 4831:2006 Horizontal method for the detection and enumeration
of Coliforms–MPN technique

ISO 4832:2006 with 2009 corrigendum

Horizontal method for the enumeration of Coliforms–colony-count technique

ISO 7937:2004 Horizontal method for the enumeration of

Clostridium perfringens–colony-count technique

ISO 10272 Horizontal methods for the detection and enumeration of

Campylobacter species
11.1 ISO 10272-1:2006 Detection method
11.2 ISO 10272-2:2006 Colony-count technique
11.3 ISO 16140 Validated alternative–Brilliance™ CampyCount Agar

ISO 21871:2006 Horizontal method for the determination of low numbers of

presumptive Bacillus cereus–MPN technique and detection methods

ISO 7932:2004 Horizontal method for the enumeration of

presumptive Bacillus cereus–colony-count technique at 30°C

ISO 15214:1998 Horizontal method for the enumeration of

mesophilic lactic acid bacteria–colony-count technique at 30°C

ISO 21567:2004 Horizontal method for detection of Shigella species

ISO 21527 Horizontal methods for the enumeration of Yeasts and moulds
16.1 ISO 21527-1:2008 Colony-count technique in products with water activity greater than 0.95
16.2 ISO 21527-2:2008 Colony-count technique in products with water activity less than or equal to 0.95

All ISO standards are current at the time of printing.

1.1 ISO 6888-1:1999 + A1:2003

Part 1: Technique using Baird-Parker medium

Coagulase-positive Staphylococci
Staphylococcus aureus has implications in hygiene control, and also, as it produces
enterotoxin, it is a key cause of food poisoning. Found most commonly in cheese,
milk and in foods prepared by hand, its prevalence is widespread and of key
importance to food manufacturers as it is a common bacterium found in the human
nose and on the skin.

SAMPLE PREPARATION

As directed

ISOLATION

Surface inoculate 0.1mL of test sample

or dilution onto
Baird Parker Medium
(CM1127 + SR0054)
Or 1.0mL onto
1x140mm plate
3x90mm plates
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 35°C or 37°C

EXAMINE PLATES

Mark position of typical colonies

Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 35°C or 37°C

CONFIRMATION

Brain Heart Infusion Broth

(CM1135)
Rabbit Plasma
(R21050)

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1.2 ISO 6888-2:1999 + A1:2003

Part 2: Technique using rabbit plasma fibrinogen medium

Coagulase-positive Staphylococci
Staphylococcus aureus has implications in hygiene control, and also, as it produces
enterotoxin, it is a key cause of food poisoning. Found most commonly in cheese,
milk and in foods prepared by hand, its prevalence is widespread and of key
importance to food manufacturers as it is a common bacterium found in the human
nose and on the skin.

ISOLATION

Duplicate pour plate using 1mL of test

sample or dilution into
Rabbit Plasma Fibrinogen (RPF)
(CM0961 + SR0122)
Incubate for 18–24 hr at 35°C or 37°C
Incubate for a further 24 hr if required

REPORT RESULTS

Count typical colonies

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 1.3 ISO 6888-3:2003

Part 3: Detection and MPN technique for low numbers

Coagulase-positive Staphylococci
Staphylococcus aureus has implications in hygiene control, and also, as it produces
enterotoxin, it is a key cause of food poisoning. Found most commonly in cheese,
milk and in foods prepared by hand, its prevalence is widespread and of key
importance to food manufacturers as it is a common bacterium found in the human
nose and on the skin.

DETECTION METHOD ENUMERATION METHOD

ENRICHMENT

Add Xg of test portion to 9XmL of Prepare dilutions in d/s and s/s

s/s Giolitti and Cantoni Broth Giolitti and Cantoni Broth
(CM0523) (CM0523 + SR0030)
as directed
OR Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C
Add 10g of test portion to 10mL of Reincubate negative tubes for up to 48 hr ± 2 hr
d/s Giolitti and Cantoni Broth
(CM0523)
Seal tube with agar or paraffin
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C
Reincubate negative tubes for up to 48 hr ± 2 hr

ISOLATION

Subculture onto Subculture onto

Baird Parker Agar Rabbit Plasma Fibrinogen (RPF) Agar
(CM1127 + SR0054) OR (CM0961 + SR0122)
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C

EXAMINE PLATES REPORT RESULTS

Mark position of typical colonies Count typical colonies

CONFIRMATION

Brain Heart Infusion Broth

(CM1135)
Rabbit Plasma
(R21050)

s/s = single strength

d/s = double strength
XmL = sample size 3
Xg = sample size
Products conforming to the stated ISO for
Coagulase-positive Staphylococci
1.1 ISO 6888-1:1999
Product description Product format Product code
CM1127B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
Baird-Parker (ISO) Medium CM1127T – 5Kg
Petri Dish PO1195A
Egg Yolk Tellurite Emulsion Bottle SR0054C – 100mL
Egg Yolk Emulsion Bottle SR0047C – 100mL
Potassium Tellurite 3.5% Tube SR0030J – 10x2mL
CM1135B – 500g
Brain Heart Infusion Broth Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1135R – 2.5Kg
CM1135T – 5Kg
R21050 – 5mL
R21051 – 15mL
Rabbit Plasma With EDTA Vial
R21052 – 25mL
R21060 – 6x5mL

1.2 ISO 6888-2:1999

Product description Product format Product code
BO0290Y – 10x360mL
Bottle
Baird Parker Agar Base (RPF) BO0290J – 10x90mL
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0961B – 500g
RPF Supplement Vial SR0122A – 10x100mL

1.3 ISO 6888-3:2003

Product description Product format Product code
CM1127B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
Baird-Parker (ISO) Medium CM1127T – 5Kg
Petri Dish PO1195A
Egg Yolk Tellurite Emulsion Bottle SR0054C – 100mL
Egg Yolk Emulsion Bottle SR0047C – 100mL
Potassium Tellurite 3.5% Tube SR0030J – 10x2mL
BO0290Y – 10x360mL
Bottle
Baird Parker Agar Base (RPF) BO0290J – 10x90mL
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0961B – 500g
RPF Supplement Vial SR0122A – 10x100mL
CM1135B – 500g
Brain Heart Infusion Broth Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1135R – 2.5Kg
CM1135T – 5Kg
R21050
R21051
Rabbit Plasma With EDTA Kit/Reagent
R21052
R21060
CM0523B – 500g
Giolitti and Cantoni Broth Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
CM0523R – 2.5Kg

A wide range of microbiological incubators are available to provide a high capacity, air flow and minimal footprint solution to your ISO testing needs. Please speak to your local rep about Heratherm
Incubators for more information or see the Thermo Scientific Microbiology Catalogue.
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Thermo Scientific Brilliance Staph 24

Thermo Scientific™ Brilliance™ Staph 24 Agar—a selective and diagnostic chromogenic

medium for the isolation and enumeration of coagulase-positive Staphylococci in foods,
within 24 hours.
OBSERVATION MADE SIMPLE
• Dark blue colonies on a clear background Protocol for enumeration of
coagulase-positive Staphylococci
RAPID RESULTS
using Brilliance Staph 24
• Enumeration in just 24 hours

DEFINITIVE ANSWERS Plating

• Detects coagulase-positive Staphylococci, including Dilute sample in
pathogenic coagulase-positive, non-aureus Staphylococci, appropriate diluent
such as S. intermedius
Plus
• Prevents growth of nontarget organisms, therefore, eliminating extensive In duplicate, spread
confirmatory testing and miscalculation of cell counts 0.1mL of appropriate
dilution onto 2x Brilliance
CONFIDENT CONCLUSIONS
Staph 24 Agar plates
• ISO 16140 validated
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr
at 37°C ± 1°C
ISO 16140 Validation
The Thermo Scientific Brilliance Staph 24 Agar method has been validated
and approved by MicroVal according to ISO 16140 Standard against the
reference method ISO 6888:1999-Horizontal method for the enumeration
of coagulase-positive Staphylococci (Staphylococcus aureus and other Results
species) – Part 1: Technique using Baird-Parker Agar for all human food If present, select 5
products. MicroVal certificates are available in PDF format from well isolated dark
www.microval.org. blue colonies for use
in confirmation

Confirm
Confirm using tube
coagulase

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2.1 ISO 6579:2002 + A1:2007

Horizontal method for the detection of

Salmonella species
The genus Salmonella belongs to the family Enterobacteriaceae. Salmonella
bacteria are Gram-negative, non spore forming rods. There are approximately
2,500 serovars of Salmonella, which are characterized according to somatic and
flagella antigens. Salmonella is one of the most frequent causes of food poisoning
and a major public health problem worldwide. The detection of Salmonella in foods
before they are consumed is vital for safeguarding public health, and essential for
preserving the financial health and reputation of food businesses.

PRE-ENRICHMENT

Prepare 1:10 dilution in Buffered Peptone

Water (ISO) (CM1049) at ambient temperature
Incubate for 18 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C ± 1°C

SELECTIVE ENRICHMENT

0.1mL of culture in 10mL of 1mL of culture in 10mL of

RVS Broth (CM0866) MKTTn Broth (CM1048 + SR0181)
Incubate for 24 hr ± 3 hr at 41.5°C ± 1°C Incubate for 24 hr ± 3 hr at 37°C ± 1°C

ISOLATION

XLD Agar (CM0469) plus

second agar of choice
e.g. Brilliance Salmonella Agar (CM1092 + SR0194)
Brilliant Green Agar (mod) (CM0329)
Incubate for 24 hr ± 3 hr at 37°C ± 1°C

PURITY PLATE
Nutrient Agar
Incubate for 24 hr ± 3 hr at 37°C ± 1°C

BIOCHEMICAL CONFIRMATION SEROLOGICAL CONFIRMATION

TSI Agar (CM0277)

Urea Agar (CM0053 + SR0020) O-antigens (R308528201)
L-Lysine Decarboxylation Medium Vi-antigens (R30957401)
Detection of b-galactosidase H-antigens (R30858501)
Voges-Proskauer Reaction–
MRVP (CM0043)
Indole Reaction–Tryptone Water (CM0087)
+ Kovac’s Reagent (MB0209A)
Physiological saline 6
Products conforming to the stated ISO for
Salmonella species
2.1 ISO 6579:2002
Product description Product format Product code
BO1067S – 10x225mL
Bottle
BO1067Z – 10x950mL
CM1049B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1049R – 2.5Kg
CM1049T – 5Kg
Buffered Peptone Water (ISO)
DB1049W
Dry-Bag™
DB1049M
ReadyBag BM1104T
Tube TV5013D
Universal BO1067E
CM0866B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0866R – 2.5Kg
CM0866K – 25Kg
RVS Broth
Tube TV5036E
EB0499E
Universal
EB0499M
Bottle BO1224K – 10x50mL
MKTTn Broth Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1048B – 500g
Tube TV5065E
Novobiocin Supplement Vial SR0181E
CM0469B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0469R – 2.5Kg
XLD Agar CM0469T – 5Kg
PO0164A
Petri Dish
PO5057A
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0277B – 500g
Triple Sugar Iron Agar (TSI)
Tube TV5074D
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0053B – 500g
Urea Agar BO0337B – 24x3mL
Slope
EB0337B – 200x3mL
Urea 40% Solution Vial SR0020K
MRVP Medium Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0043B – 500g
BO0383B
Bijou BO0383C
Tryptone Water
EB0383B
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0087B – 500g
Kovac’s Reagent Bottle MB0209A
Salmonella O agglutinating Sera Kit/Reagent R30858201
Salmonella Vi agglutinating Sera Kit/Reagent R30957401
Salmonella H agglutinating Sera Kit/Reagent R30858501

A wide range of microbiological incubators are available to provide a high capacity, air flow and minimal footprint solution to your ISO testing needs. Please speak to your local rep about Heratherm
Incubators for more information or see the Thermo Scientific Microbiology Catalogue.
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Products conforming to the stated ISO for
Salmonella species
Second Mediums of choice: ISO 6579:2002
Product description Product format Product code
CM0329B – 500g
CM0329R – 2.5Kg
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
CM0329T – 5Kg
Brilliant Green Agar (modified)
CM0329K – 25Kg
PO0171A
Petri Dish
PO5033A
CM1092B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
Brilliance Salmonella Agar Base CM1092T – 5Kg
Petri Dish PO5098A
Brilliance Salmonella/XLD Bi-plate Petri Dish PO5248E
Brilliance Salmonella Selective Supplement Vial SR0194E

Salmonella Precis – ISO 16140 Alternate method validated against ISO 6579:2002
Product description Product format Product code
CM1092B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
Brilliance Salmonella Agar Base CM1092T – 5Kg
Petri Dish PO5098A
Brilliance Salmonella Selective Supplement Vial SR0194E
Bottle BO1096S – 10x225mL
CM1091B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
CM1091T – 5Kg
ONE Broth-Salmonella Base
FR60481
ReadyBag
FR60101
Dry-Bag DB1091W
SR0242E – 225mL
ONE Broth-Salmonella Selective Supplement Vial
SR0242B – 2.25L
Salmonella Latex Test Kit/Reagent FT0203A
Oxoid Salmonella Latex Kit Kit/Reagent DR1108A

A wide range of microbiological incubators are available to provide a high capacity, air flow and minimal footprint solution to your ISO testing needs. Please speak to your local rep about Heratherm
Incubators for more information or see the Thermo Scientific Microbiology Catalogue.
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Salmonella Precis Method

A quick and easy method for the enrichment, detection and confirmation of
Salmonella species from food, animal feed and environmental samples.

• Validated by AFNOR Certification to ISO 16140 standard

• Simple procedure—no specialised equipment required Protocol for

• Single 18-hour enrichment Salmonella Precis Method
• Single sample transfer
Day 0: Enrichment
• Single 24-hour plate incubation
25g or 25mL of sample +
• Quick and convenient confirmation: Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Salmonella Latex 225mL ONE Broth-Salmonella
Test or ISO 6579:2002 standard tests

• Reduced time to result: 2 days compared with up to 5 days for Incubate for 16 – 20 hr at 42°C
standard culture methods

• Thermo Scientific™ Brilliance™ Salmonella Agar contains novel Thermo Scientific™

Inhibigen™ technology, giving targeted specificity and reduced background flora
Day 1: Plating
Using a 10μL microbiological
AFNOR Validation loop inoculate a single
Brilliance Salmonella
The Salmonella Precis™ method has been validated and approved by Agar plate
AFNOR Certification according to ISO 16140 Standard against the reference
method ISO 6579:2002 Standard for the detection of Salmonella in food, Incubate for 20 – 26 hr at 37°C
animal feed and environmental samples, excluding breeding samples.
For flexibility, confirmation was validated using both Salmonella Latex Test
and the tests outlined in ISO 6579:2002. Alternatively, biochemical panels Day 2: Results
such as Thermo Scientific™ Microbact™ GNB 24E or Thermo Scientific™ If present, select a well
RapID ONE™ Panel, may be used. isolated purple coloured
colony and test using the
AFNOR Certification validation certificate (available in PDF format from the Oxoid Salmonella
AFNOR website www.afnor-validation.com). Latex Test
Alternatively, confirm
purple colonies using
Reactions on Brilliance ™ Salmonella Agar standard ISO methods
Colony colour/appearance Select purple colonies for
Purple Blue Colourless confirmation
Enzyme Salmonella Klebsiella,
Citrobacter, other
targeted by (including Lactose Enterobacter,
bacteria and yeasts
chromogen positive Salmonella) Serratia
Esterase + -/+ -
b-glucosidase - + -
E. coli and other bacteria and yeasts are inhibited by the combination of Inhibigen and
other selective agents in the medium.

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 3.1 ISO 11290-1:1996 + A1:2004
BS 5763-18:1997

Part 1: Detection method

Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria are Gram-positive, catalase positive, non spore forming rods with flagella.
Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria ivanovii are consistently associated with
human illness isolated from soil, vegetation and water. With growth temperature
from 0°C to 45°C, it is a key foodborne pathogen in chilled, refrigerated and
ready-to-eat foods.

PRIMARY ENRICHMENT
Add Xg or XmL of sample/dilution to 9XmL of
Half Fraser Broth (CM0895 + SR0166)
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 30°C

SECONDARY ENRICHMENT
Transfer 0.1mL of primary enrichment culture
to 10mL of Fraser Broth (CM0895 + SR0156) Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 30°C
Incubate for 48 hr ± 2 hr at 35°C or 37°C

SELECTIVE ISOLATION
Inoculate onto ALOA™ OCLA (ISO) (CM1084 + SR0244,
SR0226) and one other medium of choice
Second medium of choice: Palcam (CM0877 + SR0150),
Oxford (CM0856 + SR0140 or SR0206)
Incubate for 24 hr ± 3 hr at 37°C and, if necessary, for an additional
24 hr ± 3 hr

PURITY PLATE

TSYEA–Tryptone Soya Yeast Extract Broth

(CM0862 + 9–18g Agar)
Incubate for 18−24 hr at 35°C–37°C

CONFIRMATION OF LISTERIA SPP.

Catalase Test
Gram Stain
Motility Test: Tryptone Soya Yeast Extract Broth (CM0862)

s/s = single strength

d/s = double strength
CONFIRMATION OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES
XmL = sample size
Xg = sample size Haemolysis Test:
Sheep Blood Agar (BO0965)
OCLA (ISO) is the Thermo Scientific Oxoid Chromogenic Listeria Carbohydrate Utilization
Agar as set out in ISO 11290. It is equivalent in formulation to
ALOA but due to trademark restriction OCLA (ISO) cannot be
CAMP Test 10
named ALOA.
 3.2 ISO 11290-2:1998 + A1:2004

Part 2: Enumeration method

Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria are Gram-positive, catalase positive, non spore forming rods with flagella.
Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria ivanovii are consistently associated with
human illness isolated from soil, vegetation and water. With growth temperature
from 0°C to 45°C, it is a key foodborne pathogen in chilled, refrigerated and
ready-to-eat foods.

PRIMARY ENRICHMENT
Add Xg or XmL of sample to 9XmL of
Buffered Peptone Water (ISO) (CM1049)
or Half Fraser Broth (CM0895 + SR0166)
Allow suspension to stand for 1 hr ± 5 min at 20°C ± 2°C

SELECTIVE ISOLATION

Inoculate onto ALOA™

OCLA (ISO) Agar (CM1084 + SR0244, SR0226)
Incubate for 24 hr ± 3 hr at 37°C

PURITY PLATE

TSYEA–Tryptone Soya Yeast Extract Broth

(CM0862 + 9–18g Agar)
Incubate for 18−24 hr at 37°C

CONFIRMATION OF LISTERIA SPP.

Catalase Test
Gram Stain
Motility Test: Tryptone Soya Yeast Extract Broth (CM0862)

CONFIRMATION OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES

Haemolysis Test: Sheep Blood Agar (BO0965)

Carbohydrate Utilization
CAMP Test
s/s = single strength
d/s = double strength
XmL = sample size 11
Xg = sample size
Products conforming to the stated ISO for
Listeria monocytogenes
3.1 ISO 11290-1:1996
Product description Product format Product code
Bottle BO0407E – 24x10mL
CM0895B – 500g
Fraser Broth Base Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0895R – 2.5Kg
CM0895T – 5Kg
Tube TV5020E
Fraser Supplement Vial SR0156E
BO1034E – 24x10mL
Fraser Broth + Supplement Bottle
EB1034E – 100x10mL
SR0166E – 225mL
Half Fraser Supplement Vial
SR0166G – 2.25L
BO0350S – 10x225mL
BO0350V – 10x500mL
Bottle BO0350Z – 10x450mL
BO0793S – 10x225mL
Half Fraser + Supplement
BO0350J – 10x90mL
DB0895V
Dry-Bag
DB0895L
ReadyBag FR59562
CM1084B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
Oxoid Chromogenic Listeria Agar (OCLA) (ISO) CM1084R – 2.5Kg
Petri Dish PO1196A
OCLA (ISO) Selective Supplement Vial SR0226E
OCLA (ISO) Differential Supplement Vial SR0244E
CM0862B – 500g
Listeria Enrichment Broth Base Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0862R – 2.5Kg
CM0862T – 5Kg
Defibrinated Sheep Blood Vial SR0051B
BO0965Z – 10x450mL
Bottle
Blood Agar No. 2 + Sheep Blood BO0965M – 10x100mL
Petri Dish PB0115A

A wide range of microbiological incubators are available to provide a high capacity, air flow and minimal footprint solution to your ISO testing needs. Please speak to your local rep about Heratherm
Incubators for more information or see the Thermo Scientific Microbiology Catalogue.
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Products conforming to the stated ISO for
Listeria monocytogenes
3.2 Second Mediums of choice: ISO 11290-1:1996
Product description Product format Product code
CM0877B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0877R – 2.5Kg
Palcam Agar
CM0877T – 5Kg
Petri Dish PO5104A
SR0150E – 500mL
Palcam Selective Supplement Vial
SR0150B – 2.5L
CM0856B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0856R – 2.5Kg
Listeria Selective Agar (Oxford Formulation)
CM0856T – 5Kg
Petri Dish PO5026A
Oxford Selective Supplement Vial SR0140E
Modified Oxford Supplement Vial SR0206E

Listeria Precis – ISO 16140 Alternate method validated against ISO 11290-1:1996
Product description Product format Product code
CM1080B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1080T – 5Kg
Brilliance Listeria Agar Base CM1080E – 2L pack
PO1102A
Petri Dish
PO5165A
Brilliance Listeria Selective Supplement Vial SR0227E
Brilliance Listeria Differential Supplement Vial SR0228E
Bottle BO1066S – 10x225mL
CM1066B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1066R – 2.5Kg
ONE Broth-Listeria Base
CM1066T – 5Kg
ReadyBag FR60031
Dry-Bag DB1066V
SR0234E – 500mL
ONE Broth-Listeria Supplement Vial SR0234H – 2L
SR0234B – 2.25L
O.B.I.S. Listeria Kit/Reagent ID0600M
Microbact 12L Kit/Reagent MB1128A
Microbact 12L Haemolysin Reagent Kit/Reagent MB1249A

A wide range of microbiological incubators are available to provide a high capacity, air flow and minimal footprint solution to your ISO testing needs. Please speak to your local rep about Heratherm
Incubators for more information or see the Thermo Scientific Microbiology Catalogue.
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Products conforming to the stated ISO for
Listeria monocytogenes
ISO 11290-2:1998
Product description Product format Product code
BO1067S – 10x225mL
Bottle
BO1067Z – 10x950mL
CM1049B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1049R – 2.5Kg
CM1049T – 5Kg
Buffered Peptone Water (ISO) DB1049W
Dry-Bag
DB1049M
ReadyBag BM1104T
Tube TV5013D
BO1067E
Universal
BO1071E
Oxoid Chromogenic Listeria Agar (OCLA) CM1084B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
(ISO) Base CM1084R – 2.5Kg
OCLA (ISO) Selective Supplement Vial SR0226E
OCLA (ISO) Differential Supplement Vial SR0244E
PO1196A
Oxoid Chromogenic Listeria (OCLA) (ISO) Agar Petri Dish
PO5183A
CM0862B – 500g
Listeria Enrichment Broth Base (TSYEB
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0862R – 2.5Kg
formulation)
CM0862T – 5Kg
Defibrinated Sheep Blood Vial SR0051B
Blood Agar No. 2 + Sheep Blood Petri Dish PB0115A

A wide range of microbiological incubators are available to provide a high capacity, air flow and minimal footprint solution to your ISO testing needs. Please speak to your local rep about Heratherm
Incubators for more information or see the Thermo Scientific Microbiology Catalogue.
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Product conforming to the stated ISO for
Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria Precis – ISO 16140 Alternate method validated against ISO 11290 part 1:1996 and part 2:1998
Product description Product format Product code
CM1080B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1080T – 5Kg
Brilliance Listeria Agar Base CM1080E – 2L pack
PO1102A
Petri Dish
PO5165A
Brilliance Listeria Selective Supplement Vial SR0227E
Brilliance Listeria Differential Supplement Vial SR0228E
Bottle BO1066S – 10x225mL
CM1066B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1066R – 2.5Kg
ONE Broth-Listeria Base
CM1066T – 5Kg
ReadyBag FR60031
Dry-Bag DB1066V
SR0234E – 500mL
ONE Broth-Listeria Supplement Vial SR0234H – 2L
SR0234B – 2.25L
O.B.I.S. Listeria Kit/Reagent ID0600M
Microbact 12L Kit/Reagent MB1128A
Microbact 12L Haemolysin Reagent Kit/Reagent MB1249A

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Listeria Precis Method

A quick and easy method for the enrichment, detection, enumeration and confirmation
of Listeria monocytogenes from food, animal feed and environmental samples.

• Validated by AFNOR Certification to ISO 16140 standard

• Simple procedure—no specialised equipment required Protocol for

• Single 24-hour enrichment Listeria Precis Method
• Single sample transfer Day 0: Enrichment
• Single 24-hour plate incubation 25g or 25mL of sample +
225mL ONE Broth-Listeria
• Quick and convenient confirmation: O.B.I.S. mono test or ISO 11290
standard tests
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 30°C
• Reduced time to result: 2 days compared with up to 7 days for standard
culture and confirmation

AFNOR Validation Day 1: Plating

Using a 10μL microbiological
The Listeria Precis method has been validated and approved by AFNOR
™ loop inoculate a single
according to ISO 16140 Standard against the reference methods ISO Brilliance Listeria Agar plate
11290 Part 1:1997 and Part 2:1997 incorporating Amendment 1:2004 Incubate for 22 – 26 hr at 37°C
for the detection and enumeration of L. monocytogenes in food and Select green/blue colonies with
halos for confirmation
environmental samples. AFNOR Certification validation certificates are
available in PDF format from the AFNOR Certification website (for meat samples re-incubate
plates that show no blue/green
www.afnor-validation.com. colonies with halos for a
further 22 – 26 hr at 37°C )
For flexibility, confirmation was validated using either the O.B.I.S. mono
test or tests outlined in ISO 11290. Alternatively, biochemical panels,
such as Microbact™ 12L or Thermo Scientific™ RapID™ CB Plus Panel,
may be used. Day 2: Results
Colony colour/appearance
If present, confirm blue/
green colonies with halos
Colourless or
Blue Blue + halo
inhibited
as L. monocytogenes using
the O.B.I.S. mono test
L. monocytogenes
Enzyme
targeted
Listeria spp. and pathogenic Non-Listeria Alternatively, confirm using
L. ivanovii standard ISO methods**
b-glucosidase + + -
Lecithinase - + -

For Listeria monocytogenes enumeration:

The O.B.I.S. mono test allows rapid differentiation of L. monocytogenes Resuscitate any organisms present in the sample by adding 25g
from other Listeria species. All Listeria species, with the exception of or 25mL to 225mL of Buffered Peptone Water and incubate for
L. monocytogenes, possess the enzyme D-alanyl aminopeptidase. Its presence 1 hour at 20°C. Inoculate a single Brilliance Listeria plate with
can be detected using the substrate, D-alanyl-7-amido-4-methylcoumarin 100μL and incubate for 45 to 51 hours at 37°C. Inspect the plate
(DALA), and colour developer, dimethylamino-cinnamaldehyde. for characteristic blue/green colonies with halos and count. Confirm
using O.B.I.S. mono or alternatively, confirm using standard ISO
O.B.I.S. mono produces a deep purple reaction if this enzyme is present.
methods.** Calculate CFU/g or CFU/mL of sample.
**If there is insufficient material to carry out an O.B.I.S. mono test, or if a mixed
culture of L. monocytogenes and other Listeria species is suspected, first purify
suspect colonies by sub-culture onto a second Brilliance Listeria plate.
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4.1 ISO 16649-1:2001

Part 1: Colony-count technique at 44°C using

membranes and 5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl- b-D-glucuronide
b-glucuronidase-positive

Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli are a member of the family Enterobacteriaceae, and are divided
into many sub-groups. E. coli is used as an indicator organism in water testing for
the presence of faecal coliforms. A persistent cause of diarrheagenic pathogenicity
from uncooked food, the most significant group based on severity of illness is
E. coli EHEC, which includes the 0157: H7 strain.

RESUSCITATION

1mL of sample/dilution onto membrane on

Minerals Modified Glutamate Agar
Incubate for 4 hr ± 1 hr at 37°C

ISOLATION

Transfer membrane to Tryptone-Bile-Glucuronic Agar

TBX Medium (CM0945)
Incubate for 18−24 hr at 44°C
Not more than 4 plates high

REPORT RESULTS

Count typical colonies

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4.2 ISO 16649-2:2001

Part 2: Colony-count technique at 44°C using

5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl- b-D-glucuronide
 -glucuronidase-positive
b
Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli are a member of the family Enterobacteriaceae, and are divided
into many sub-groups. E. coli is used as an indicator organism in water testing for
the presence of faecal coliforms. A persistent cause of diarrheagenic pathogenicity
from uncooked food, the most significant group based on severity of illness is
E. coli EHEC, which includes the 0157: H7 strain.

ISOLATION

Pour plates in duplicate using 1mL of test

sample/dilution and
Tryptone-Bile-Glucuronic Agar
TBX Medium (CM0945) CM0945
Incubate for 18−24 hr at 44°C

OR
Incubate for 4 hr at 37°C followed by 18−24 hr at 44°C
(if stressed cells are suspected)

REPORT RESULTS

Count typical colonies

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4.3 ISO 16649-3:2005

Part 3: MPN technique using

5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl- b-D-glucuronide
b-glucuronidase-positive

Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli are a member of the family Enterobacteriaceae, and are divided
into many sub-groups. E. coli is used as an indicator organism in water testing for
the presence of faecal coliforms. A persistent cause of diarrheagenic pathogenicity
from uncooked food, the most significant group based on severity of illness is
E. coli EHEC, which includes the 0157: H7 strain.

MPN

Add 10mL of liquid sample or initial Add 1mL of liquid sample or initial suspension
suspension to each of 3 or 5 tubes of 10mL of to each of 3 or 5 tubes of 10mL of
Double strength Minerals Modified AND Minerals Modified Glutamate Broth (CM0607)
Glutamate Broth (CM0607) Proceed in the same way with further dilutions
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C

CONFIRMATION

Inoculate tubes showing acid production onto

Tryptone-Bile-Glucuronic Agar TBX Medium (CM0945)
Incubate for 22 hr ± 2 hr at 44°C
Not more than 3 plates high

CALCULATE MPN

Look for typical blue colonies

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Products conforming to the stated ISO for
b-glucuronidase-positive
Escherichia coli
4.1 ISO 16649-1:2001
4.2 ISO 16649-2:2001
4.3 ISO 16649-3:2005
Product description Product format Product code
Bottle BO0194M – 10x100mL
CM0945B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0945R – 2.5Kg
TBX Medium
CM0945T – 5Kg
PO0727A
Petri Dish
PO5109A

4.3 ISO 16649-3:2005

Product description Product format Product code
Minerals Modified Glutamate Broth Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0607B – 500g
Sodium Glutamate Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) LP0124

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 5 ISO 7251:2005

Horizontal method for the detection and enumeration of

presumptive Escherichia coli
Most probable number technique
Escherichia coli are a member of the family Enterobacteriaceae, and are divided
into many sub-groups. E. coli is used as an indicator organism in water testing for
the presence of faecal coliforms. A persistent cause of diarrheagenic pathogenicity
from uncooked food, the most significant group based on severity of illness is
E. coli EHEC, which includes the 0157: H7 strain.

SELECTIVE ENRICHMENT PRE-ENRICHMENT

Add 1mL of initial suspension to 9mL s/s

Lauryl Sulphate Broth (CM0451) Prepare dilutions in
OR d/s and s/s
Lauryl Sulphate Broth (CM0451)
Add 10mL of initial suspension to 10mL d/s
Lauryl Sulphate Broth (CM0451) Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C
Incubate negative tubes for up to 48 hr ± 2 hr
†
Modifications apply for larger samples
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C
Incubate negative tubes for up to 48 hr ± 2 hr

SELECTIVE ENRICHMENT OF
POSITIVE CULTURES

Inoculate one loopful of culture into Inoculate one loopful of culture into
EC Broth (CM0853) EC Broth (CM0853)
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 44°C Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 44°C
Incubate negative tubes for up to 48 hr ± 2 hr Incubate negative tubes for up to 48 hr ± 2 hr

CONFIRMATION OF POSITIVE CULTURES

Inoculate one loopful of EC Broth culture into Inoculate one loopful of EC Broth culture into
Tryptone Water (CM0087) Tryptone Water (CM0087)
Incubate for 48 hr ± 2 hr at 44°C Incubate for 48 hr ± 2 hr at 44°C

TEST FOR INDOLE PRODUCTION

Add Indole Reagent (MB0209A) Add Indole Reagent (MB0209A)

and examine for red colour and examine for red colour

s/s = single strength

d/s = double strength Calculate MPN
XmL = sample size 21
Xg = sample size
Products conforming to the stated ISO for
presumptive Escherichia coli
Most probable number technique
5 ISO 7251:1005
Product description Product format Product code
CM0451B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0451R – 2.5Kg
Lauryl Sulphate Tryptose Broth
CM0451T – 5Kg
Tube TV5201G
EC Broth Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0853B – 500g
BO0383B
Bijou BO0383C
Tryptone Water
EB0383B
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0087B – 500g
Indole Reagent Kit/Reagent MB0209A
Rapid Spot Indole Kit/Reagent R8309002

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 6 ISO 16654:2001

Horizontal method for the detection of

Escherichia coli 0157
Escherichia coli are a member of the family Enterobacteriaceae, and are divided
into many sub-groups. E. coli is used as an indicator organism in water testing for
the presence of faecal coliforms. A persistent cause of diarrheagenic pathogenicity
from uncooked food, the most significant group based on severity of illness is
E. coli EHEC, which includes the 0157: H7 strain.

SELECTIVE ENRICHMENT
Add Xg or XmL of sample/dilution to 9XmL of
Modified Tryptone Soya Broth with Novobiocin
(CM0989 + SR0181)
Incubate for 6 hr at 41.5°C and for a further 12−18 hr

IMMUNOCAPTURE

Using immunomagnetic separation

SELECTIVE ISOLATION
Inoculate onto CT-SMAC (CM0813 + SR0172)
and one other medium of choice e.g.
CR-SMAC (CM1005 + SR0191)
Incubate for 18−24 hr at 37°C

PURITY PLATE

Nutrient Agar
Incubate for 18−24 hr at 37°C

CONFIRMATION

Indole formation: Tryptone Water (CM0087 + MB0209A)

Serology: E.coli O157 anti-sera
E.coli 0157 Latex: (DR0620M)
s/s = single strength
d/s = double strength
XmL = sample size 23
Xg = sample size
Products conforming to the stated ISO for
Escherichia coli 0157
6 ISO 16654:2001
Product description Product format Product code
Bottle BO1078S – 10x225mL
Modified TSB CM0989B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
CM0989R – 2.5Kg
Novobiocin Supplement Vial SR0181E
Cefixime Tellurite Sorbitol MacConkey Agar CM0813B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
(C-T SMAC) Base CM0813R – 2.5Kg
SR0172E
Cefixime Tellurite Selective Supplement Vial
SR0172H
PO0702A
C-T SMAC Agar Petri Dish
PO5069A
BO0383B
Bijou BO0383C
Tryptone Water
EB0383B
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0087B – 500g
DrySpot E. coli 0157 Kit/Reagent DR0120M
E. coli 0157 Latex Test Kit/Reagent DR0620M
Indole Reagent Kit/Reagent MB0209A
Rapid Spot Indole Kit/Reagent R8309002

Second Mediums of choice: 16654:2001

Product description Product format Product code
C-Rhamnose SMAC Agar Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1005B – 500g
CM0956A – 100g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0956B – 500g
Brilliance E. coli / coliform Agar
CM0956R – 2.5Kg
Petri Dish PO0745A
Cefixime Supplement Vial SR0191E

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 7.1 ISO 21528-1:2004

Part 1: Detection and enumeration by MPN with pre-enrichment

Enterobacteriaceae
The Enterobacteriaceae family of Gram-negative bacteria includes Salmonella, Escherichia,
Klebsiella, Shigella, Proteus, Enterobacter, Serratia, and Citrobacter. These families of
bacteria are of importance to food manufacturers as many members of this family are a
normal part of the human gut flora and gut flora of other animals. Enterobacteriaceae are
also found in water or soil and as such are used as key indicator organisms to determine
the presence of more virulent and pathogenic bacteria, as well as an indicator of poor
manufacturing hygiene, disrupted processes or contaminated environments.

DETECTION METHOD MPN METHOD

PRE-ENRICHMENT

Add Xg or XmL of sample to 9XmL of Prepare dilutions using

Buffered Peptone Water (ISO) (CM1049) Buffered Peptone Water (ISO) (CM1049)
Incubate for 18 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C Incubate for 18 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C

SELECTIVE ENRICHMENT

Add 1mL of culture to 10mL of Add 1mL of culture to 10mL of

EE Broth (CM0317) EE Broth (CM0317)
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C

ISOLATION

Surface inoculate Surface inoculate

VRBGA (ISO) (CM1082) VRBGA (ISO) (CM1082)
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C

PURITY PLATE

Nutrient Agar Nutrient Agar

Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C

CONFIRMATION

Oxidase Test (R21540) Oxidase Test (R21540)

Fermentation of glucose Fermentation of glucose

s/s = single strength

d/s = double strength
XmL = sample size 25
Xg = sample size
7.2 ISO 21528-2:2004

Part 2: Colony-count method

Enterobacteriaceae
The Enterobacteriaceae family of Gram-negative bacteria includes Salmonella, Escherichia,
Klebsiella, Shigella, Proteus, Enterobacter, Serratia, and Citrobacter. These families of
bacteria are of importance to food manufacturers as many members of this family are a
normal part of the human gut flora and gut flora of other animals. Enterobacteriaceae are
also found in water or soil and as such are used as key indicator organisms to determine
the presence of more virulent and pathogenic bacteria, as well as an indicator of poor
manufacturing hygiene, disrupted processes or contaminated environments.

ISOLATION

Pour plate in duplicate of 1mL of

test sample/dilution in
VRBGA (ISO) (CM1082)
with overlay
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C

COUNT

Count typical colonies

PURITY PLATE

Nutrient Agar
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C

BIOCHEMICAL CONFIRMATION

Oxidase Test (R21540)

Fermentation of glucose

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Products conforming to the stated ISO for
Enterobacteriaceae
7.1 ISO 21528-1:2004
Product description Product format Product code
BO1067S – 10x225mL
Bottle
BO1067Z – 10x950mL
CM1049B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1049R – 2.5Kg
CM1049T – 5Kg
Buffered Peptone Water (ISO)
DB1049W
Dry-Bag
DB1049M
ReadyBag BM1104T
Tube TV5013D
BO1067E
Universal
BO1071E
BO0443Z – 10x90mL
Bottle BO0598M – 10x100mL
BO0076M – 10x100mL
CM0317B – 500g
EE Broth
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0317R – 2.5Kg
CM0317T – 5Kg
Tube TV5041E
Universal BO0598E
VRBGA (ISO) Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1082B – 500g
Oxidase Test Kit/Reagent R21540

7.2 ISO 21528-2:2004

Product description Product format Product code
VRBGA (ISO) Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1082B – 500g
Oxidase Test Kit/Reagent R21540

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8 ISO 4831:2006

Horizontal method for the detection and enumeration of

Coliforms

Most probable number technique
Coliform bacteria are commonly used as bacterial indicators of sanitary quality in
foods and water. They are Gram-negative rods, which can ferment lactose with
the production of acid and gas when incubated at 35°C to 37°C. Coliforms can be
found in the faeces of warm-blooded animals and while themselves are not causes
of serious illness, are easy to culture, and their presence is used to indicate that
other pathogenic organisms of faecal origin may be present.

ENRICHMENT MPN

Add 1mL of liquid sample or initial suspension

Add 10mL of liquid sample or initial to each of 3 tubes of 10mL of
suspension to each of 3 tubes of 10mL of Lauryl Sulphate Tryptose Broth (CM0451)
Lauryl Sulphate Tryptose Broth
(CM0451)
AND Proceed in the same way with further dilutions
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 30°C or 37°C Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 30°C or 37°C
If negative incubate for a further 24 hr

CONFIRMATION

Use a loopful from Use a loopful from each positive tube

each tube to inoculate 10mL of (gas and/or turbidity) to inoculate 10mL of
Brilliant Green Lactose Bile Broth (CM0031) AND Brilliant Green Lactose Bile Broth (CM0031)
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 30°C or 37°C Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 30°C or 37°C
If negative incubate for a further 24 hr If negative incubate for a further 24 hr

REPORT RESULTS

Calculate MPN

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Products conforming to the stated ISO for
Coliforms

Most probable number technique
8 ISO 4831:2006
Product description Product format Product code
CM0451B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0451R – 2.5Kg
Lauryl Sulphate Tryptose Broth
CM0451T – 5Kg
Tube TV5201G
CM0031B – 500g
CM0031R – 2.5Kg
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
CM0031T – 5Kg
Brilliant Green Bile Broth CM0031K – 25Kg
Tube TV5009E
BO0345E
Universal
EB0345E

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9 ISO 4832:2006 with 2009 corrigendum

Horizontal method for the enumeration of

Coliforms

Colony-count technique
Coliform bacteria are commonly used as bacterial indicators of sanitary quality in
foods and water. They are Gram-negative rods, which can ferment lactose with
the production of acid and gas when incubated at 35°C to 37°C. Coliforms can be
found in the faeces of warm-blooded animals and while themselves are not causes
of serious illness, are easy to culture, and their presence is used to indicate that
other pathogenic organisms of faecal origin may be present.

ISOLATION

1mL into sterile Petri dish (duplicate) + overlay

VRBLA (ISO) Agar (CM0968)
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 30–37°C (as agreed)

CONFIRMATION

Brilliant Green Bile Broth (CM0031)

Incubate for 24 hr at 30°C or 37°C + durhams tube

Look for gas production

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Products conforming to the stated ISO for
Coliforms

Colony-count technique
9 ISO 4832:2006
Product description Product format Product code
CM0031B – 500g
CM0031R – 2.5Kg
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
CM0031T – 5Kg
Brilliant Green Bile Broth CM0031K – 25Kg
Tube TV5009E
BO0345E
Universal
EB0345E
VRBLA (ISO) Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0968B – 500g

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10 ISO 7937:2004

Horizontal method for the enumeration of

Clostridium perfringens
Colony-count technique
Of the Clostridia family Clostridium perfringens is the most commonly isolated from
food. C. perfringens is a Gram-positive anaerobic sporulating bacillus unusual among
Clostridia in being non-motile. Categorised into sub categories dependant upon the
toxin produced, it is a key food poisoning pathogen in meat dishes.

ISOLATION

1mL into Petri dish

Add SC agar at (44–47°C)
Mix with rotation overlay 10mL Perfringens Agar
Incubate for 20 hr ± 2 hr at 37°C in an anaerobic atmosphere

Inoculate colonies into If not well isolated

Fluid Thioglycollate Medium (CM0173) streak onto SC Agar
Incubate for 18−24 hr at 37°C in an anaerobic atmosphere Inoculate FTM CM0173

CONFIRMATION

Inoculation of
Inoculation of
Nitrate Motility Medium
Lactose Sulphite Medium
Lactose Gelatin Medium
Incubate for 18−24 hr at 46°C aerobic atmosphere in a water bath
Incubate for 24 hr at 37°C in an anaerobic atmosphere

REPORT RESULTS

Positive
Examine for typical reactions
(C. perfringens)

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Products conforming to the stated ISO for
Clostridium perfringens
Colony-count technique
10 ISO 7937:2004
Product description Product format Product code
BO0211Z – 80x39mL
BO1045M – 10x100mL
BO0157M – 10x100mL
BO0157Z – 10x450mL
BO0211M – 10x100mL
BO0368F – 24x15mL
Bottle
BO0368M – 10x100mL
BO0368Y – 24x30mL
BO0510M – 10x100mL
Fluid Thioglycolate Medium
B00510V – 10x500mL
BO0876O – 10x80mL
BO0990R – 10x200mL
CM0173B – 500g
CM0173R – 2.5Kg
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
CM0173T – 5Kg
CM0173K – 25Kg
Tube TV5001D
Universal BO0211G

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 11.1 ISO 10272-1: 2006

Part 1: Detection method

Campylobacter species
The Campylobacter genus is part of the family Campylobacteraceae and is a
microaerophilic organism, Gram-negative, oxidase positive, spiral-shaped rods with
flagella. Two key species within the genus are C. jejuni and C. coli, both a cause of
the majority of diarrheal illness from poultry.

SELECTIVE ENRICHMENT

Add Xg to 9mL of Bolton Broth

(CM0983 + SR0203/SR0183 + SR0048)

ENRICHMENT

Incubate in a microaerobic atmosphere

for 4−6 hr at 37°C and then for 44 hr ± 4 hr at 41.5°C

ISOLATION

mCCD Agar (CM0739 + SR0155)

+ 2nd medium, if preferred:
Karmali (CM0935 + SR0167)
Skirrow (CM0331 + SR0069)
Butzler (CM0331 + SR0214)
Incubate in a microaerobic atmosphere for 44 hr ± 4 hr at 41.5°C

Characteristic colonies

CONFIRMATION

Columbia Blood Agar (CM0331 + SR0051)

Incubate for 24−48 hr at 41.5°C

Identification

Brucella Broth Growth at 25°C, 41.5°C (aerobic)

s/s = single strength Oxidase (MB0266A)
(CM0337 MHA + SR0051)
d/s = double strength
XmL = sample size 34
Xg = sample size
11.2 ISO 10272-2:2006

Part 2: Colony-count technique

Campylobacter species
The Campylobacter genus is part of the family Campylobacteraceae and is a
microaerophilic organism, Gram-negative, oxidase positive, spiral-shaped rods with
flagella. Two key species within the genus are C. jejuni and C. coli, both a cause of
the majority of diarrheal illness from poultry.

ISOLATION

mCCDA (CM0739 + SR0155)

Incubate in a microaerobic atmosphere for 40−48 hr at 41.5°C

CONFIRMATION
Sub-culture to
Columbia Blood agar (CM0331 + SR0051)
Incubate for 24−48 hr at 41.5°C

Identification

Brucella Broth Growth at 25°C, 41.5°C (aerobic)

Oxidase (MB0266A)

35
Products conforming to the stated ISO for
Campylobacter species
11.1 ISO 10272-1:2006
Product description Product format Product code
Bottle BO1070S – 10x225mL
Bolton Broth CM0983B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
CM0983R – 2.5g
Bolton Broth Selective Supplement Vial SR0183E
Modified Bolton Broth Selective Supplement Vial SR0203E
Lysed Horse Blood Vial SR0048C
CM0739B – 500g
mCCD Agar Base Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0739R – 2.5Kg
CM0739T – 5Kg
SR0155E – 500mL
mCCDA Selective Supplement Vial
SR0155H – 2L
PO0966E – Bi-plate
mCCD Agar Petri Dish PO5091A
PO0119A
CM0337B – 500g
CM0337R – 2.5Kg
Muller Hinton Agar Base Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
CM0337T – 5Kg
CM0337K – 25Kg
Defibrinated Sheep Blood Vial SR0051C
PB0431A
Muller Hinton Agar + Sheep Blood Petri Dish
PB5007A
Bottle BO0966M – 10x100mL
CM0331B – 500g
Columbia Blood Agar Base CM0331R – 2.5Kg
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
CM0331T – 5Kg
CM0331K – 25Kg
PB5008A
Columbia Blood Agar + Sheep Blood Petri Dish PB5039A
PB0123A
Second Mediums of choice: ISO 10272-1:2006
Product description Product format Product code
Karmali Selective Medium Base Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0935B – 500g
Karmali Selective Supplement Vial SR0167E
Karmali Selective Supplement (Modified) Vial SR0205E
PO5041A
Karmali Selective Agar Petri Dish
PO5219E – Bi-plate
Bottle BO0966M – 10x100mL
CM0331B – 500g
Columbia Blood Agar Base CM0331R – 2.5Kg
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
CM0331T – 5Kg
CM0331K – 25Kg
Skirrow Selective Supplement Vial SR0069E
Columbia Agar - Skirrow Petri Dish PB0118A
Butzler Selective Supplement Vial SR0214E 36
A wide range of microbiological incubators are available to provide a high capacity, air flow and minimal footprint solution to your ISO testing needs. Please speak to your local rep about Heratherm
Incubators for more information or see the Thermo Scientific Microbiology Catalogue.
Products conforming to the stated ISO for
Campylobacter species
11.2-3 ISO 10272-2:2006 (Includes Brilliance CampyCount as an ISO 16140 validated alternative to mCCDA)
Product description Product format Product code
CM0739B – 500g
mCCD Agar Base Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0739R – 2.5Kg
CM0739T – 5Kg
SR0155E – 500mL
mCCDA Selective Supplement Vial
SR0155H – 2L
PO0966E – Bi-plate
mCCD Agar Petri Dish PO5091A
PO0119A
Defibrinated Sheep Blood Vial SR0051C
Bottle BO0966M – 10x100mL
CM0331B – 500g
Columbia Blood Agar Base CM0331R – 2.5Kg
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
CM0331T – 5Kg
CM0331K – 25Kg
PB5008A
Columbia Blood Agar + Sheep Blood Petri Dish PB5039A
PB0123A

11 Alternative method
Product description Product format Product code
Brilliance CampyCount Agar Petri Dish PO1185A
O.B.I.S. Campy Kit ID0600M

11 Gas Generation—All above methods

Product description Product format Product code
CN0025A – 2.5L Jar
CampyGen For Microaerophilic Gas Conditions CN0035A – 3.5L Jar
CN0020C – 1– 4 plates
AnaeroJar 2.5L Capacity Jar AG0025A
Anaerobic Jar 3.5L Capacity Jar HP0011A

A wide range of atmosphere generation workstations are available that have accurate incubation, humidity and gas generation for microaerophilic and anaerobic culturing. Please speak to your local
rep about our range of Ruskinn Workstations for more information or see the Thermo Scientific Microbiology Catalogue.
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A wide range of microbiological incubators are available to provide a high capacity, air flow and minimal footprint solution to your ISO testing needs. Please speak to your local rep about Heratherm
Incubators for more information or see the Thermo Scientific Microbiology Catalogue.
Brilliance CampyCount

Thermo ScientificTM Brilliance TM CampyCount Agar—a chromogenic selective medium for

the enumeration of C. jejuni and C. coli from poultry and related samples.

OBSERVATION MADE SIMPLE

• Dark red colonies on a clear background
Protocol for enumeration of
QUANTITATIVE C. jejuni and C. coli using
• N
 ovel selectivity enables accurate, quantitative Brilliance CampyCount Agar
recovery of target organisms

ACCURATE CALCULATION Day 0: Plating

• Transparent medium allows enumeration on plate readers Dilute sample in
appropriate diluent
EASY IDENTIFICATION
• R educed Campylobacter swarming for improved Plus
isolation of individual colonies In duplicate, spread
0.1mL of appropriate
VALIDATED dilution onto 2x Brilliance
• ISO 16140 validated by MicroVal CampyCount Agar plates

Incubate for 48 hr ± 1 hr at 41.5°C

ISO 16140 Validation in a microaerobic atmosphere

Brilliance CampyCount Agar has been validated and approved by MicroVal

according to the ISO 16140:2003 Standard against the reference method
ISO 10272-2: 2006 for the selective enumeration of thermotolerant
Campylobacter spp., in particular C. jejuni and C. coli, in poultry products.
Day 2: Results
For flexibility, this study included both the O.B.I.S. Campy kit and DrySpot
If present, select at
Campylobacter latex tests as alternative confirmation methods to those least 5 well isolated,
described in the reference method ISO 10272-2: 2006. The MicroVal dark red colonies
certificate is available in PDF format from www.microval.org.
Sensitivity was tested using a total of 81 Campylobacter strains isolated
from poultry and associated environments and specificity was tested using
139 non-target strains.

Media Specificity (n=139) Sensitivity (n=81)

mCCDA 91% 100%
Brilliance CampyCount Agar 99% 100% Confirm
Confirm using O.B.I.S.
Campy

Alternatively, confirm
colonies using standard
ISO methods

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 12 ISO 21871:2006

Horizontal method for the enumeration of

presumptive Bacillus cereus
Most probable number technique and detection methods
A sporulating, Gram-positive organism that grows aerobically. Most commonly isolated
from rice, cereals and pasta, its ability to cause food poisoning and spoil foods is well
known. The ability of Bacillus cereus to produce two separate toxins that cause
vomiting or diarrhea in relatively short incubation times is a more recent discovery,
and has led to tighter controls around detection in certain foods.

Sample Preparation

Xg into 9mL of appropriate diluent

1mL of initial suspension into 3 tubes of

10mL of initial suspension into 3 tubes
TSPB single-strength or 1mL of each further
of double-strength
dilution into 3 tubes of single-strength
TSP Broth (CM0129 + SR0099)
TSP Broth (CM0129 + SR0099)
Incubate for 48 hr ± 4 hr at 30°C
Incubate for 48 hr ± 4 hr at 30°C

ISOLATION

PEMBA Agar for 18–24 hr at 37° and

additional 24 hr if necessary
(CM0617 + SR0099 + SR0047)
OR
MYP Agar at 30°C for 18–24 hr and
additional 24 hr if necessary
(CM0929 + SR0099 + SR0047)

Selection of 3 suspect colonies

Confirmation

Colonies isolated from PEMBA:

• Haemolysis test or microscopic examination

Colonies isolated from MYP:

• Haemolysis test
• Tryptone Soya Agar

s/s = single strength

d/s = double strength
XmL = sample size Calculate MPN 39
Xg = sample size
Products conforming to the stated ISO for
presumptive Bacillus cereus
Most probable number technique and detection methods
12 ISO 21871:2006
Product description Product format Product code
CM0129B – 500g
CM0129R – 2.5Kg
TSP Broth Base Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
CM0129T – 5Kg
CM0129K – 25Kg
Bottle BO1032J – 10x90mL
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0929B – 500g
MYP Agar Base
PO5133A
Petri Dish
PO0711A
Polymixin B Supplement Vial SR0099E
Egg Yolk Supplement Bottle SR0047C – 100mL
CM0617B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0617R – 2.5Kg
Bacillus cereus Selective Agar (PEMBA)
CM0617T – 5Kg
Petri Dish PO5048A
Defibrinated Sheep Blood Vial SR0051C
BO0965Z – 10x450mL
Bottle
Blood Agar No. 2 + Sheep Blood BO0965M – 10x100mL
Petri Dish PB0115A

A wide range of microbiological incubators are available to provide a high capacity, air flow and minimal footprint solution to your ISO testing needs. Please speak to your local rep about Heratherm
Incubators for more information or see the Thermo Scientific Microbiology Catalogue.
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 13 ISO 7932:2004

Horizontal method for the enumeration of

presumptive Bacillus cereus
Colony-count technique at 30°C
A sporulating, Gram-positive organism that grows aerobically. Most commonly isolated
from rice, cereals and pasta, its ability to cause food poisoning and spoil foods is well
known. The ability of Bacillus cereus to produce two separate toxins that cause
vomiting or diarrhea in relatively short incubation times is a more recent discovery,
and has led to tighter controls around detection in certain foods.

SAMPLE PREPARATION

Xg in 9mL of diluent
according to sample type

ISOLATION

Surface inoculation onto

MYP Agar (CM0929 + SR0099 + SR0047)
(0.10mL) to 2 plates
Or 1.0mL to 3 plates (in duplicate)
Incubate for 18−24 hr at 30°C
(and an additional 24 hr if colonies are not clearly visible)
Streak or stab selected colonies onto Sheep Blood Agar

CONFIRMATION

Haemolysis reaction using

Sheep Blood Agar
Incubate for 24 hr ± 2 hr at 30°C

Positive is presumptive for Bacillus cereus

s/s = single strength

d/s = double strength
XmL = sample size
Xg = sample size 41
Products conforming to the stated ISO for
presumptive Bacillus cereus
Colony-count technique at 30°C
13 ISO 7932:2004
Product description Product format Product code
MYP Agar Base Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0929B – 500g
Polymixin B Supplement Vial SR099E
Egg Yolk Supplement Bottle SR0047C – 100mL
Defibrinated Sheep Blood Vial SR0051C
BO0965Z – 10x450mL
Bottle
Blood Agar Base No. 2 + Sheep Blood BO0965M – 10x100mL
Petri Dish PB0115A

A wide range of microbiological incubators are available to provide a high capacity, air flow and minimal footprint solution to your ISO testing needs. Please speak to your local rep about Heratherm
Incubators for more information or see the Thermo Scientific Microbiology Catalogue.
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14 ISO 15214:1998

Horizontal method for the enumeration of

mesophilic lactic acid bacteria
Colony-count technique at 30°C
Lactic acid bacteria are Gram-positive, acid tolerant, rods or cocci that usually
produce lactic acid as the major metabolic end product of carbohydrate fermentation.
The industrial importance of Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc, Pediococcus, Lactococcus,
and Streptococcus species in brewing, baking and food preparation is well known,
but their presence in other foods can cause spoilage, unwanted characteristics or
appearance, and in some cases, mild food poisoning.

SAMPLE PREPARATION

Initial suspension

ISOLATION

MRS (ISO) Agar

(CM1153)
Incubate for 72 hr ± 2 hr at 35°C or 37°C

EXAMINE PLATES

Count typical colonies

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Products conforming to the stated ISO for
mesophilic lactic acid bacteria
Colony-count technique at 30°C
14 ISO 15214:1998
Product description Product format Product code
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1153B – 500g
MRS (ISO) Agar
Petri Dish PO1228A

14 Gas Generation—All above methods

Product description Product format Product code
CN0025A – 2.5L Jar
CampyGen For Microaerophilic Gas Conditions CN0035A – 3.5L Jar
CN0020C – 1– 4 plates
AnaeroJar 2.5L Capacity Jar AG0025A
Anaerobic Jar 3.5L Capacity Jar HP0011A

A wide range of atmosphere generation workstations are available that have accurate incubation, humidity and gas generation for microaerophilic and anaerobic culturing. Please speak to your local
rep about our range of Ruskinn Workstations for more information or see the Thermo Scientific Microbiology Catalogue.
44
A wide range of microbiological incubators are available to provide a high capacity, air flow and minimal footprint solution to your ISO testing needs. Please speak to your local rep about Heratherm
Incubators for more information or see the Thermo Scientific Microbiology Catalogue.
 15 ISO 21567:2004

Horizontal method for detection of

Shigella species
Shigella are related to E. coli phenotypically and genetically appear the same. All
species of Shigella are pathogenic to humans and cause dysentery. The increasing
awareness of Shigella as a foodborne pathogen has lead to many advances in
detection and increased regulation around detection.

SELECTIVE ENRICHMENT

9Xg or 9XmL in Shigella Broth

+ 0.5µg novobiocin
Homogenise and adjust to pH7.0 ± 0.2

ENRICHMENT

Incubate in an anaerobic atmosphere for 16 hr ± 4 hr at 41.5°C

ISOLATION

MacConkey Agar (CM0115)

XLD Agar (CM0469)
Hektoen Enteric Agar (CM419)
Incubate for 20 hr ± 4 hr at 37°C ± 1°C

Characteristic colonies onto Nutrient Agar

Incubate for 20 hr ± 4 hr at 37°C ± 1°C

CONFIRMATION

TSI Agar (CM0277)

UREA Agar (CM0053)
L-Lysine Decarboxylation Medium

s/s = single strength

d/s = double strength
XmL = sample size 45
Xg = sample size
Products conforming to the stated ISO for
Shigella species
15 ISO: 21567:2004
Product description Product format Product code
CM0115B – 500g
CM0115R – 2.5Kg
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
CM0115T – 5Kg
MacConkey Agar N°3
CM0115K – 25Kg
PO5002A
Petri Dish
PO0495A
CM0469B – 500g
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0469R – 2.5Kg
XLD Agar CM0469T – 5Kg
PO0164A
Petri Dish
PO5057A
CM0419B – 500g
CM0419R – 2.5Kg
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM)
CM0419T – 5Kg
Hektoen Enteric Agar
CM0419K – 25Kg
PO5100A
Petri Dish
PO0142A
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0277B – 500g
Triple Sugar Iron Agar (TSI)
Tube TV5074D
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM0053B – 500g
Urea Agar BO0337B – 24x3mL
Slope
EB0337B – 200x3mL

A wide range of microbiological incubators are available to provide a high capacity, air flow and minimal footprint solution to your ISO testing needs. Please speak to your local rep about Heratherm
Incubators for more information or see the Thermo Scientific Microbiology Catalogue.
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16 ISO 21527-1:2008

Part 1: Colony-count technique in products

with water activity greater than 0.95
Yeasts and moulds
Yeast and mould are widespread in nature and grow especially well in organic
environments. Yeasts appear as single, separate, oval cells when mature, whereas
moulds tend to link together to form long, branding hyphae. Some yeast and
mould may produce toxic metabolites known as mycotoxins. Most mycotoxins
are resistant to destruction by food processing or cooking. Food types particularly
prone to yeast and mould infection include grains, nuts, beans and fruits.

SAMPLE PREPARATION

Prepare sample dilution

ISOLATION

DRBC Agar (CM1148 + SR0078 or CM1149)

Incubate for 5 days at 25°C ± 1°C then leave to
stand in diffuse daylight for 1−2 days

EXAMINE PLATES

Count typical colonies

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16 ISO 21527-2:2008

Part 2: Colony-count technique in products

with water activity less than or equal to 0.95
Yeasts and moulds
Yeast and mould are widespread in nature and grow especially well in organic
environments. Yeasts appear as single, separate, oval cells when mature, whereas
moulds tend to link together to form long, branding hyphae. Some yeast and
mould may produce toxic metabolites known as mycotoxins. Most mycotoxins
are resistant to destruction by food processing or cooking. Food types particularly
prone to yeast and mould infection include grains, nuts, beans and fruits.

SAMPLE PREPARATION

Prepare sample dilution

ISOLATION

0.1mL of test sample onto

DG18 Agar (CM1150 + SR0078 or CM1151)
Onto a second plate transfer 0.1mL
of the first decimal dilution onto
DG18 Agar (CM1150 + SR0078 or CM1151)
Incubate for 5−7 days at 25°C ± 1°C then leave to
stand in diffuse daylight for 1−2 days

EXAMINE PLATES

Count typical colonies

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Products conforming to the stated ISO for
Yeasts and moulds
16.1 ISO 21527-1:2008
Product description Product format Product code
DRBC (ISO) Agar Base Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1148B – 500g
SR0078E
Chloramphenicol Supplement Vial
SR0078H
Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1149B – 500g
Pre-supplemented DRBC (ISO) Agar
Petri Dish PO1227A

16.2 ISO 21527-2:2008

Product description Product format Product code
DG18 (ISO) Agar Base Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1150B – 500g
SR0078E
Chloramphenicol Supplement Vial
SR0078H
Pre-supplemented DG18 (ISO) Agar Dehydrated Culture Media (CM) CM1151B – 500g

A wide range of microbiological incubators are available to provide a high capacity, air flow and minimal footprint solution to your ISO testing needs. Please speak to your local rep about Heratherm
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Precautions
ISO Standard Formulation Conformity
The Thermo Scientific products featured in this brochure conform to the
stated ISO standard formulation in their relevant organism section.

Products Not Included

The Thermo Scientific product range may include a dehydrated or prepared culture media
with the same or similar name to the media described within an ISO standard, but these
products do not appear in this brochure because they do not conform to the formulation set
out in the ISO standard.

‘Specials’
Some products listed in this brochure are classified as ‘special’ formulations or formats and
are not held in stock, therefore they may be subject to extended lead times for ordering.

Ancillary Products
The Thermo Scientific product range contains many products that provide solutions to
anaerobic or microaerophilic cultivation, incubation and refrigeration that can be used in
conjunction with the culture media offering. Where applicable these products have been
identified underneath the culture media offering. These products are not recommended by
ISO but can be used along with the culture media to complete the testing methodology.

Alternative Products
In some sections of this brochure there are products or methods that have been added as
validated alternatives to the stated method. These alternatives have been validated by either
NF Validation or another validation body using the ISO 16140 Standard against the stated
method, and have been given AFNOR or MicroVal certification.

ISO Flow Diagrams

The ISO flow diagrams used in this brochure have been simplified for easy identification of
available products. To follow the ISO testing protocol and see the full flow description please
refer to the specified ISO standard document.

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