Equivalent Testing Methodologies for Listeria species and Listeria monocytogenes in Environmental Samples
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FDA has determined that the following methods are scientifically valid and at least equivalent to the method of analysis in § 112.152[a] in accuracy, precision, and sensitivity[1] in detecting Listeria species and L. monocytogenes. The method of analysis in § 112.152[a] is "Testing Methodology for Listeria species or L. monocytogenes in Environmental Samples" [October 2015, Version 1].
- AOAC Official Method 2013.10. VIDAS® UP Listeria [LPT], Listeria in select foods and environmental surfaces.
- AOAC Official Method 2016.07. 3M Molecular Detection Assay [MDA] 2, Listeria in select foods and environmental surfaces.
- AOAC Official Method 996.14. Assurance polyclonal enzyme immunoassay method [EIA], Listeria in select foods and environmental surfaces.
- Chapter 10 [Listeria monocytogenes] of FDA's Bacteriological Analytical Manual [BAM, October 2017 Edition].
1 21 CFR § 112.152[b]
Content current as of:
09/01/2020
Regulated Product[s]
- Food & Beverages
- Laboratory Methods [Food]
- Foods Program Compendium of Analytical Laboratory Methods
- Other Analytical Methods of Interest to the Foods Program
- Additional Chemistry and Microbiology Resources Used by the Foods Program
- Foods Program Methods Validation Processes and Guidelines
- CFSAN Laboratory Quality Assurance Manual