Validation of three rapid screening methods for detection of verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli in foods : interlaboratory study

K.L. Capps, E.M. McLaughlin, A.W.A. Murray, C.F. Aldus, G.M. Wyatt, M.W. Peck, A. van Amerongen, R.M.C. Ariens, J.H. Wichers, C.L. Bayliss, D.R.A. Wareing, F.J. Bolton

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    Abstract

    An interlaboratory study was conducted for the validation of 3 methods for the detection of all verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC) in foods. The methods were a multi-analyte 1-step lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) for detection of E. coli O157 and verotoxin (VT); an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay targeted against VT1, VT2, and VT2c (VT-ELISA); and a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method for detection of VT genes (VT-PCR). Aliquots (25 g or 25 mL) of 4 food types (raw minced [ground] beef, unpasteurized milk, unpasteurized apple juice [cider], and salami) were individually inoculated with low numbers (
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)68-77
    JournalJournal of AOAC International
    Volume87
    Issue number1.
    Publication statusPublished - 2004

    Keywords

    • england
    • wales
    • o157
    • vtec

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