PALCAM Agar - Selective Medium for Listeria Detection
Product Code: 7669
Intended Use
PALCAM Agar is specifically formulated as a selective and differential medium for the isolation and detection of Listeria monocytogenes in food and environmental samples. When supplemented appropriately, it enhances the specificity required for accurate microbiological analysis.
Features and Benefits
- Selective Isolation: Designed to promote the growth of Listeria monocytogenes while inhibiting unwanted flora, ensuring reliable results in food safety testing.
- Differential Characteristics: Allows for differentiation between Listeria species, aiding in microbiological research and quality control processes.
- Proven Formulation: Based on the research conducted by Van Netten et al., PALCAM Agar has been validated for its efficacy in isolating Listeria from various food matrices.
Product Summary and Explanation
Identified as a significant public health concern, Listeria monocytogenes poses risks especially to vulnerable populations, including the immunocompromised and pregnant individuals. The organism is often transmitted through contaminated food, making effective detection methods essential for food safety.
This versatile medium is endorsed by leading health organizations for use in food testing, recommended by AFNOR for Listeria monocytogenes detection in food products, and acknowledged by Health Canada for both food and environmental sample analysis. Further, the International Dairy Federation recognizes its application in dairy testing, ensuring comprehensive surveillance of Listeria in milk and related products.
Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Product Code |
Supplement Required |
| Acumedia |
263620* |
+ Supplement required. |
| BD / Difco |
N/A |
|
| Oxoid |
CM0877 |
|
| Merck |
1.11755+ |
|
