1 Scope
This International Standard specifies a method for the detection of Salmonella spp. (presumptive or confirmed) in water samples. It is possible that, for epidemiological
purposes or during outbreak investigations, other media are also required.
WARNING It is possible that the method does not recover all Salmonella ser. Typhi and ser. Paratyphi.
NOTE For a semi-quantitative approach, most probable number (MPN) tests can be performed using appropriate sample volumes. For these cases, the volume of the buffered peptone water is adjusted accordingly.