Staphylococcus aureus
Neogen® Petrifilm® Staph Express Count Plate
Method Description
Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacterium that produces heat-stable enterotoxins causing rapid-onset food poisoning with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Testing is important for foods that require manual handling or are held at improper temperatures, as S. aureus commonly originates from human skin and nasal passages. The analysis helps identify contamination sources and validate food handling procedures.
Analyte List
| Analyte Name | CAS # | Type |
|---|---|---|
| S. aureus | Measured |
Technical Data Sheet
Additional information
Staphylococcus aureus is highly vulnerable to destruction by heat treatment and nearly all sanitizing agents. Therefore, the presence of this bacterium or its enterotoxins in processed foods or on food processing equipment is generally an indication of poor sanitation. (BAM Online Ch. 12 //www.cfsan.fda.gov/~ebam/bam-12.html)
Staphylococcus aureus
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