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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 30, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 15, 2010
Robert F. Young, Savage, MN (US);
Patrick A. Mach, Shorewood, MN (US);
Michael E. Hughes, Burnsville, MN (US);
Christine A. Binsfeld, Woodbury, MN (US);
Jason W. Bjork, Newport, MN (US);
Mara S. Reif-wenner, Red Wing, MN (US);
Henry J. Lubrant, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
Robert F. Young, Savage, MN (US);
Patrick A. Mach, Shorewood, MN (US);
Michael E. Hughes, Burnsville, MN (US);
Christine A. Binsfeld, Woodbury, MN (US);
Jason W. Bjork, Newport, MN (US);
Mara S. Reif-Wenner, Red Wing, MN (US);
Henry J. Lubrant, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
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.