VIDAS ENZYME-LINKED FLUORESCENT IMMUNOASSAY FOR DETECTION OF SALMONELLA IN FOODS - COLLABORATIVE STUDY

The VIDAS SLM method for detection of Salmonella was compared with the Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM)/AOAC culture method in a coll aborative study. Twenty laboratories participated in the evaluation. E ach laboratory tested one or more of 6 test products: milk chocolate, nonfat dry milk, dried whole egg, soy flour, ground black pepper, and ground raw turkey. No significant differences (P < 0.05) were observed between the 2 methods. The 2 methods were in agreement for 99% of 154 4 samples analyzed. Of the 20 samples out of agreement, 8 were VIDAS S LM positive and BAM/AOAC negative, and 12 were VIDAS SLM negative and BAM/AOAC positive. The VIDAS SLM method for detection of Salmonella in foods has been adopted first action by AOAC INTERNATIONAL.