EE BROTH MOSSEL (ENTEROBACTERIA ENRICHMENT BROTH, MOSSEL) (USP/EP/JP/BP/IP)

The family Enterobacteriaceae consists of Salmonella, Shigella and other enteric pathogens. These organisms find entry into the food system through faecally contaminated water. Majority of these organisms may be eliminated under the stringent food processing parameters. But some of these organisms may become sub lethally injured during the changes in pH, exposure to steam or heat and other unfavourable conditions. Recovery relies on proper resuscitation of damaged cells. The resuscitation procedure is recommended for dried foods, animal feeds and semi-preserved foods. Mossel et al formulated EE Broth, Mossel, which is recommended as an enrichment medium for bile tolerant gram-negative bacteria in the biological examination of foods, animal feed stuffs. This medium is prepared as per European Pharmacopeia and is in accordance with the harmonized method of USP/BP/EP/JP/IP).