What is ISO 21872‑2 about?
ISO 21872‑2 is the second part of a series of documents on the microbiology of the food chain. ISO 21872‑2 specifies a method for the direct enumeration of potentially enteropathogenic V. parahaemolyticus (tdh and/or trh positive) and/or the enumeration of total V. parahaemolyticus in seafood.
ISO 21872‑2 enables the enumeration of potentially enteropathogenic V. parahaemolyticus and/or of total V. parahaemolyticus.
Who is ISO 21872‑2 for?
ISO 21872‑2 on microbiology of the food chain is beneficial for
- Microbiologist
- Biotechnologists
- Food technologists
- Food safety and regulatory bodies
Why should you use ISO 21872‑2?
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a curved, rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacterium found in the sea and estuaries that, when ingested, causes gastrointestinal illness in humans.
ISO 21872‑2 provides information on nucleic acid hybridization which helps users to identify potentially enteropathogenic V. parahaemolyticus in food products, the identification of which can prevent severe health effects in humans.
As a result, with ISO 21872‑2 you can ensure the safety of end-consumers against health hazards arising from the consumption of contaminated food.