NBN EN ISO 10273 : 2003

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
   4.1 General
   4.2 Enrichment in selective liquid media
   4.3 Plating out and identification
   4.4 Confirmation
5 Reagents and media
6 Apparatus and glassware
7 Sampling
8 Preparation of test sample
9 Procedure (see Annex A)
   9.1 Test portion and initial suspension
   9.2 Enrichment
   9.3 Plating out and identification
   9.4 Confirmation
10 Test report
Annex A (normative) Diagram of procedure
Annex B (normative) Composition and preparation of culture
        media and reagents
Annex C (informative) Biochemical characteristics at 30 degree
        C of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis, Yersinia
        enterocolitica and biochemically related species
Annex D (informative) Biovars (biotyping) of Yersinia
        enterocolitica
Bibliography

Provides a horizontal method for the detection of Yersinia enterocolitica presumed to be pathogenic to human subjects. Applies to products intended for human consumption and the feeding of animals, and environmental samples in the area of food production and food handling.