The latest in Lab M's series of mini-catalogues, which bring news and developments on topical issues, focuses on Cronobacter sakazakii.
The main article examines the significance of this organism and introduces new media for its isolation and identification.
Formerly known as Enterobacter sakazakii, this largely environmental organism has been associated with serious infections in newborns fed on infant formula milk.
Implicated in sepsis, meningitis and necrotising enterocolitis with a high death rate in newborns, the main source of C.sakazakii contamination appears to be the manufacturing environment.
All three key media for Cronobacter sakazakii isolation and identification will be available from Lab M.
Harlequin CSIM - Cronobacter sakazakii Isolation Medium (ISO) is a chromogenic medium that uses the formulation currently recommended under ISO/TS 22964:2006(E) for isolating C.sakazakii from milk, infant formula and other milk products.
CSEB - Cronobacter sakazakii Enrichment Broth (ISO) is designed for secondary enrichment as recommended under ISO/TS 22964:2006(E).
Harlequin CSA-DFI - Cronobacter sakazakii Agar DFI formulation is an alternative industry standard chromogenic medium based on the formulation of Druggan, Forsythe and Iversen.
Chromogenic technology enables faster detection and improved sensitivity compared with classical culture media, reducing the need for subculture or confirmatory tests.
Lab M can provide culture plates ready prepared with the Harlequin Cronobacter sakazakii Isolation Medium.
