This standard specifies the testing method for Listeria monocytogenes in food.

The first method of this standard is applicable to the qualitative testing of Listeria monocytogenes in food; the second method is applicable to the counting of Listeria monocytogenes in foods with high Listeria monocytogenes content; the third method is applicable to the counting of Listeria monocytogenes in foods with low Listeria monocytogenes content.

Contents

1. Scope

2. Equipment and Materials

3. Culture Medium and Reagent

4. Testing Procedure

5. Operating Steps

6. Results and Report

7. Testing Procedure

8. Operating Steps

9. Results and Report

10. Testing Procedure

11. Operating Steps

12. Results and Report

Appendix A Culture Medium and Reagent

Appendix B Most Probable Number (MPN) Table for Listeria Monocytogenes