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Published on: February 13, 2015
Salmonella in selected foods by VIDAS immuno-concentration Salmonella plus selective plate method (Hektoen enteric,
Wendy A Lepper1, Ann M Schultz, Michael S Curiale
1Silliker, Inc, Research Center, South Holland, IL 60473, USA. wendy.lepper@silliker.com
Abstract:
The VIDAS Immuno-concentration Salmonella (ICS) plus selective plate method (Hektoen enteric, xylose lysine desoxycholate, bismuth sulfite) method for the detection of Salmonella was compared to the Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM)/AOAC culture method in a collaborative study. Thirty-two laboratories participated in the evaluation. Each laboratory tested one or more of the 6 test products: milk chocolate, nonfat dry milk, dried whole egg, soy flour, ground black pepper, and ground raw turkey. The 2 methods were in agreement for 1,297 of the 1,455 samples. Of the 158 samples not in agreement, 82 were VIDAS ICS plus selective plate-positive and BAM/AOAC-negative, and 76 were VIDAS ICS plus selective plate-negative and BAM/AOAC-positive.
