Selective medium for isolation of Salmonella.

Description:
Brilliant Green Agar was first described by Kristensen et al. in 1925 and later modified by Kauffman in 1933. It is classified by the USP as a highly selective medium for the recovery of Salmonella species except for typhoid and paratyphoid strains. Brilliant Green dye inhibits Gram positive and most Gram negative bacteria. Phenol red serves as a pH indicator for the fermentation of lactose or sucrose in the medium.

Storage and Stability:
Store powdered media at RT. Opened bottles should be capped tightly and kept in a dark, low humidity environment. Prepared media should be kept at 4°C and used within a short period of time.

Appearance:
Light beige with a greenish tint, homogeneous, free flowing powder.

Solubility:
Brownish-green, slightly turbid.

pH (25°C):
6.9±0.2

Microbiological Analysis:
Escherichia coli ATCC 25922: Inhibited
Salmonella cholerasius ATCC 13076: Growth, Pink colonies
Salmonella typhi ATCC 19430: Inhibited
Salmonella typhimurium ATCC 14028: Growth, Pink colonies
Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923: Inhibited

Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.