Test Price:
$62 per analysis
Detection Limit:
Solids <10 CFU/g
Liquids <1 CFU/g
Limits of detection can vary based on customer specifications.
Sample Size Requirements:
100g
Equipment:
Standard microbiology equipment
Reportable Units:
CFU/g
Turnaround Time:
7-9 business days
Is rush testing available?
No
Method Reference:
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods 4th Edition: Chapter 25
Method Description:
The sample is heat-shocked at 100C for 30 minutes and plated on selective media (Dextrose Tryptone Agar (DTA)) and incubated at 55C for 48 hours.
Additional Information:
This is a method to determine aerobic thermophilic spore-forming organisms that contaminate food ingredients and may cause spoilage in thermally processed low-acid foods (pH>4.6).
Contact Us:
If you have questions about our testing services, please contact us at +1 (800) 245-5615.