Compact Dry is a simple and safe procedure for determining and quantifying microorganisms in food, cosmetics and other raw materials, including pharmaceuticals. The ready-to-use Compact Dry chromogenic plates are suitable for both in-process and final product controls.
Salmonella is a genus of gram-negative bacteria consisting of only two (2) species, S. enterica y S. bongori.
Together, they have more than 2500 serovars, most of which are pathogens. The historical reservoirs are birds or poultry
or poultry, but they have been isolated in pets, reptiles, and foods with little water activity, such as spices and flour.
According to the standard established by the Food and Drug Administration, the Salmonella must be totally absent in all food and
in all food and environmental samples. A tolerant level was not established because it has a low infectious dose that can lead to fatal disease.
can lead to fatal diseases.
Matrix: | Raw materials, finished products, environmental samples from the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, among others. |
Time and incubation time: | Incubate at 36 ± 1 °C for 20-24 |
Presentation: | Packs of 4 units |
Counting of Salmonella too high - the plate becomes completely yellow with no isolated hills; fused black and green colony spots are present.
Keep at room temperature, from 1 to 30 °C. Shelf life 18 months.
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