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Evaluation of Sampling Techniques for the Assessment of Baca on Food Contact Surfaces - FS1207
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Description
Comparisons will be made of the efficacy of currently used
surface sampling methods on various food contact surfaces
(stainless steel, wood, laminate and cloth) found in
domestic and catering environments. Recovery efficiencies of
the sampling methods will be assessed using defined
populations of foodborne pathogens applied at different
densities to test materials. Percentage recoveries of
various pathogens (e.g. Salmonella, Camplobacter, Listeria
and Staphlococcus) will be assessed in mono and mixed
cultures and in various suspension media. Sampling of
bacteria from natural suspensions (e.g. chicken drip, blood
and milk) will also be assessed. The efficacy of the swab
sampling method will be assessed using the ATP
bioluminescence technique. |
Objective
To provide an accurate comparison of the currently used
sampling methods for the recovery and enumeration of total
viable bacteria from selected food contact
surfaces/materials found in catering and domestic
environments using cultural techniques and the ATP
bioluminescence technique. |
Time-Scale and Cost
From:
1994
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To:
1994
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Cost: £25,117 |
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Contractor / Funded Organisations
University - Strathclyde, Bioscience & Biotechnology |
Keywords
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