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Listeria Enrichment Broth (LEB Acc.To FDA)
LEB media according to FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is used for the selective enrichment of Listeria in milk, dairy products, meats, poultry and other food products.
Dehydrated medium : 500 g bottle
In compliance with regulatory requirements, a USDA permit (VS 16-3) is mandatory for shipments from Canada to the USA due to the inclusion of peptone, an animal byproduct.
Tryptone, papaic digest of soybean meal and yeast extract furnish the nutrients required for the growth of Listeria.
Sodium chloride provides osmotic balance.
Dipotassium phosphate buffers the pH of the medium.
Cycloheximide inhibits the development of contaminating saprophytic molds.
Nalidixic acid blocks the DNA replication of bacteria sensitive to this antibacterial agent.
Accompanying Gram-positive microflora are inhibited by acriflavin.
