Listeria Culture Media from Lab M Suit Variety of Testing Protocols

Recently released figures¹ showing an increase in the incidence of listeriosis throughout Europe in 2009 illustrate the continuing need for comprehensive and highly effective methods of enriching and isolating Listeria species at all stages in food production. The figures show an increase in the number of listeriosis cases in humans by 19.1% compared to 2008, with 1,645 cases in 2009.

Culture media specialists, Lab M provide a wide range of microbiological media for this application, enabling laboratories to accommodate different testing protocols and purchase from a single supplier.

Compliant with the ISO 11290 standard for the detection and enumeration of Listeria monocytogenes, the range includes Fraser BrothPLUS (ISO) and Half Fraser BrothPLUS (ISO), which give improved results over traditional formulations.

In addition, Harlequin™ Listeria Chromogenic Agar (ISO) uses a novel chromogen to distinguish L.monocytogenes from other Listeria species. Secondary isolation media are also available, including Listeria Isolation Medium Oxford (ISO).

Lab M, headquartered in the UK, is home to an experienced team whose focus is delivering customer satisfaction and, when required, tailored support to meet the specific needs of any laboratory. Their reputation for producing high-quality dehydrated culture media ensures its routine use in microbiology laboratories around the world.

For complete details of all Lab M media and supplements visit www.labm.com

Reference:
1. European Food Safety Authority; The European Union Summary Report on Trends and Sources of Zoonoses, Zoonotic Agents and Food-borne Outbreaks in 2009. EFSA Journal 2011;9(3):2090. [378 pp.]. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2090. Available online: www.efsa.europa.eu/efsajournal