Abstract
The ability to detect coliform microorganisms was compared between the method using Rapid Media-DO (RM-DO) and two conventional methods (desoxycholate agar and BGLB broth) in 36 fresh food items (meat, fish, and vegetables). The numbers of microorganisms detected by the Rapid Media-DO method were then correlated with those by the two conventional methods. Although there was no difference between the numbers detected by the RM-DO desoxycholate agar methods, the numbers were significantly greater than those detected by the method using BGLB broth. These results indicate that the Rapid Media-DO method would be applicable to rapidly check meat, fish, and vegetable samples for coliform contamination.
