8/24/2016 Summary Summary Samples must be collected using aseptic Surface test methods are essential in techniques and held in such a way as to determining whether food contact prevent the growth of microoganisms. surfaces are being maintained in a Food samples should be blended or hygienic state homogenized prior to examination. Rapid methods based on conventional Standard plate count is used to provide biochemical methods are now available. an estimate of the number of reducing the time required to identify a microorganisms in a sample microbe8/24/2016 9 Summary • Samples must be collected using aseptic techniques and held in such a way as to prevent the growth of microoganisms. • Food samples should be blended or homogenized prior to examination. • Standard plate count is used to provide an estimate of the number of microorganisms in a sample 33 Summary • Surface test methods are essential in determining whether food contact surfaces are being maintained in a hygienic state • Rapid methods based on conventional biochemical methods are now available, reducing the time required to identify a microbe 34