Thermo Fisher, CM0979B, EC Broth with MUG (Dehydrated)

Quantity: 500 g
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Escherichia coli is a common Gram-negative microorganism which may be present in food and water samples. The presence of E.coli cells may be indicative of fecal contamination, although their ingestion does not necessarily have adverse effects on health. Nevertheless, certain strains are responsible for diarrhoeal disease and can also lead to more serious forms of illness.EC Broth has shown to be a reliable medium producing dependable results in 24 to 48 hours^3.
• Selective: the addition of bile salts no.3 in the medium is inhibitory to gram-positive bacteria, especially bacilli and fecal Streptococci making the medium selective forEscherichia coli
• Easy-to-read: gas production as a result of lactose fermentation is a presumptive evidence of the presence of coliform bacteria.
• Recommended by FDA/BAM: for the confirmation ofEscherichia colifrom shellfish and meat^4.Not all products are available for sale in all territories. Please inquire.Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.