In:
Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 86, No. 5 ( 2003-09-01), p. 947-953
Abstract:
The 3M™ Petrifilm™ Staph Express Count plate method was compared with AOAC Official Method 975.55 for the enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus in selected foods. Four foods—cooked, diced chicken; cured ham; smoked salmon; and pepperoni—were analyzed for S. aureus by 12 collaborating laboratories. For each food tested, the collaborators received 8 blind test samples consisting of a control sample, a low inoculation level, a medium inoculation level, and a medium inoculation level with background flora, each in duplicate. The mean log10 counts for the methods were comparable for all 4 foods. The repeatability and reproducibility variances of the 24 h Petrifilm Staph Express Count plate method were similar to those of the 72 h standard method.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1060-3271
,
1944-7922
DOI:
10.1093/jaoac/86.5.947
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2003
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