Detection of acid-producing bacteria

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9873904
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14493991

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The disclosure provides culture devices and methods useful for detecting acid-producing bacteria in a sample. The devices include a nutrient medium and a pH indicator to detect and differentiate acid-producing microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating acid-producing microorganisms. The methods further provide for the detection of gas-producing acid-producing bacteria.

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NEOGEN FOOD SAFETY US HOLDCO CORPORATION620 LESHER PLACE LANSING MI 48912

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Binsfeld, Christine A Woodbury, US 10 152
Bjork, Jason W Cottage Grove, US 40 104
Celt, Mara S Red Wing, US 7 3
Hughes, Michael E Burnsville, US 65 574
Lubrant, Henry J White Bear Lake, US 8 51
Mach, Patrick A Shorewood, US 58 621
Young, Robert F Savage, US 19 625

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