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US FDA/CFSAN BAM - Staphylococcus aureus |
 | | aureus is the causative agent of foodborne illness, to determine whether a food is a potential source of "staph" food poisoning, and to demonstrate post-processing contamination, which is generally due to human contact or contaminated food-contact surfaces. |
 | | aureus organisms in a food may indicate poor handling or sanitation; however, it is not sufficient evidence to incriminate a food as the cause of food poisoning. |
 | | aureus are circular, smooth, convex, moist, 2-3 mm in diameter on uncrowded plates, gray to jet-fl, frequently with light-colored (off-white) margin, surrounded by opaque zone and frequently with an outer clear zone; colonies have buttery to gummy consistency when touched with inoculating needle. |
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