FSTest Enterobacteriaceae Count Plate

Ready-to-Use, Rapid Detection for Food Safety Monitoring

The FSTest Enterobacteriaceae Count Plate is a ready-to-use microbial testing solution designed for the rapid detection and enumeration of Enterobacteriaceaein food and environmental samples.

This pre-prepared disposable culture system contains selective nutrients, a water-soluble gelling agent, and a chromogenic indicator to support efficient microbial growth and direct visual interpretation—eliminating traditional agar preparation and simplifying routine microbiological testing.

Positive colonies appear as pink to dark red colonies, enabling fast and reliable interpretation with reduced laboratory workload.

Why Test for Enterobacteriaceae?

Enterobacteriaceae is a large family of Gram-negative bacteria widely distributed in food production environments, water, and raw materials.

Monitoring Enterobacteriaceae is commonly used as an indicator of:

• Process hygiene effectiveness
• Environmental sanitation conditions
• Potential contamination risks
• Food safety management performance

Routine monitoring supports preventive quality control and HACCP implementation.

Key Features & Benefits

• Rapid Results: Obtain Enterobacteriaceae counts within 15–24 hours
• Ready-to-Use: No agar preparation, sterilization, or media pouring required
• Easy Interpretation: Positive colonies appear in pink to dark red color for convenient counting
• Built-In Grid Design: Supports faster and more consistent colony enumeration
• Improved Laboratory Efficiency: Simplifies routine microbial testing workflows
• Compact & Space-Saving: Stackable design reduces incubator occupancy and storage requirements
• Trusted Expertise: Developed by FSTest with decades of food safety experience since 1993

Applications

Ideal for rapid Enterobacteriaceae testing in:

• Bakery and confectionery products
• Beverage and bottled water
• Dairy products
• Eggs and egg products
• Fruits and vegetables
• Meat and poultry products
• Seafood products
• Prepared and processed foods
• Nutraceuticals
• Pet food and animal feed

Industries

• Food manufacturers and processors
• Food safety laboratories
• Environmental monitoring facilities
• Quality assurance and quality control departments
• Government inspection laboratories
• Public health and surveillance institutions

Simple 3-Step Testing Workflow

Step 1 – Inoculate
Lift the top film and dispense 1 mL of prepared sample onto the center of the plate.

Step 2 – Incubate
Place plates film-side up and incubate at 36 ± 1°C for 15–24 hours.

Step 3 – Read Results
Count the pink to dark red colonies using the built-in grid for fast and consistent interpretation.

Faster Analysis Across the FSTest Count Plate Portfolio

• Aerobic Count — 18–24 h
• Coliform — 15–24 h
• Yeast & Mold — 48–72 h
• Coliform & E. coli — 15–24 h
• E. coli & Thermostable Coliform — 15–24 h
• Salmonella — 15–24 h
• Staphylococcus aureus — 15–24 h
• Enterobacteriaceae — 15–24 h
• Listeria — 18–24 h
• Bacillus cereus — 15–24 h

Compared with Traditional Agar Petri Dishes

• 90% Less Space Required
  Compact format reduces incubator and storage requirements
• 65% Lower Laboratory Costs
  No media preparation and fewer consumables required
• 80% Higher Testing Efficiency
  Streamlined workflow improves productivity
• 50% Faster Turnaround Time
  Accelerates routine microbiological testing

A Smarter Solution for Enterobacteriaceae Detection

The FSTest Enterobacteriaceae Count Plate provides a faster, simpler, and more efficient alternative to traditional agar-based microbiological testing.

Improve laboratory productivity, strengthen hygiene verification, and maintain consistent food safety performance.

FSTest – Fast. Simple. Reliable.

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