A medium for the selective isolation of Salmonella spp., with the exception of S. Typhi and S. Paratyphi A, from food and faeces.

Salmonella colonies are recognised by distinctive colonial appearance and H2S production and like the Bismuth Sulphite Agar of Wilson &Blair, this medium will detect lactose and sucrose fermenting strains. Some problems may occur with H2S negative strains, eg S. pullorum,S. senftenberg, S. sendai and S. berta. This medium should not be used to detect S. typhi and S. paratyphi A, as these strains are more susceptible to the brilliant green dye.

Related Sector(s)

• Clinical
• Dairy
• Food
• Water

Related Organism(s)

• Salmonella