Bacillus Cereus Agar Base (7442)
Intended Use:
Bacillus Cereus Agar Base is specially designed for use with Polymyxin B and Egg Yolk Emulsion, enabling the isolation and presumptive identification of Bacillus cereus. This versatile medium is an essential tool for food safety laboratories, catering to the growing need for precise microbial analysis in food products.
Product Summary and Explanation
Developed based on the pioneering work of Holbrook and Anderson, Bacillus Cereus Agar Base serves as a highly selective and diagnostic medium (PEMBA). It is engineered for the effective isolation and identification of Bacillus cereus from food samples. This unique formulation is capable of highlighting small populations of B. cereus even in the presence of significant numbers of competing bacterial flora.
What sets Bacillus Cereus Agar Base apart is its ability to differentiate B. cereus from other bacterial species through several key characteristics: resistance to polymyxin, inability to ferment mannitol, and the presence of lecithinase. These distinctive properties facilitate accurate identification, vital for monitoring and managing food safety risks.
B. cereus is a bacterium commonly associated with gastrointestinal illnesses, primarily when allowed to proliferate. It is often found in various food items such as vegetables, processed foods, and even in soil and water environments. Notably, outbreaks of foodborne illness have been linked to rice, cooked meats, and vegetables, making the monitoring of B. cereus critical for public health.
Utilizing Bacillus Cereus Agar Base ensures that food safety professionals can efficiently and accurately identify potential hazards in their food supply, helping to safeguard public health and enhance consumer confidence.
Note: Supplementation with additional components is required for optimal use.
