UVM Modified Listeria Enrichment Broth
| Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
Specifications |
Supplement Required |
| UVM Mod Listeria Enrich Broth (7409) |
222330 |
N/A |
Yes (+ Supplement required) |
Intended Use:
UVM Modified Listeria Enrichment Broth is specifically designed for the selective enrichment of
Listeria species in both food and clinical specimens.
Product Summary and Explanation:
Listeria monocytogenes, identified in 1926, remains a significant public health concern, notably
posing risks to immunocompromised individuals and pregnant women. Epidemiological studies have
shown that contaminated food, such as turkey frankfurters, coleslaw, pasteurized milk, Mexican-style
cheese, and pâté, is the primary transmission route for listeriosis. Listeria species are naturally
present in various unprocessed foods and environmental sources, including soil, sewage, and river water.
The UVM Modified Listeria Enrichment Broth is an optimized formulation derived from research by
Donnelly and Baigent, allowing for efficient enrichment of Listeria species across a pH range of 5.0
to 9.6. These Gram-positive, microaerophilic bacteria exhibit motility, notably at temperatures around
20°C, and are characterized as non-encapsulated, non-branching, short, motile rods. Successful
identification of Listeria requires isolation of the organism, biochemical characterization, and
serological confirmation.
Ensure safety and compliance in your laboratory and food testing environments with this essential
enrichment broth, designed to enhance the efficiency of Listeria identification and mitigation efforts.
