Food Microbiology Laboratory

"The descriptions follow a standard format that includes detailed, well written instructions, a technical background and model discussion questions. The exercises could easily be incorporated into any food, or general, microbiology course and would certainly be of value to the less experienced, or to those becoming involved with food microbiology for the first time."-Microbiology Today

• Fish Microflora: Basic Microbiological Techniques and Standard Plate Counts. Microscopic Examination of Yeast, Mold, and Bacteria. Enumeration of Yeast and Molds from Foods. Coliforms and E. coli from Water : MPN Methods and Petrifilmä. Ground Beef Microflora: SPC and E. coli Count. E. coli O157:H7 Enrichment and Immunomagnetic Separation. Detection and Identification of Salmonella sp. Enrichment MPN of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from Shrimp. Isolation of Campylobacter jejuni/coli. Enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus from Food. Isolation of Listeria sp. from Refrigerated Foods. Screening of Listeria Enrichments Using PCR Based Testing. Enumeration of Spores from Pepper. Thermal Destruction of Microorganisms. Canning and Spoilage of Low Acid Products. Combined Effects of Intrinsic Formulation and Extrinsic Factors Using Gradient Plates. Cleaning and Sanitation. Luciferin/Luciferase Detection of ATP Associated with Bacteria and Food Residues.