Division 3.1.4 Other faecal material samples:

1. (a)

   The faeces samples shall be pooled and thoroughly mixed and a 25 g sub-sample shall be collected for culture.

2. (b)

   The 25 g sub-sample shall be added to 225 ml of BPW which has been pre-warmed to room temperature.

3. (c)

   The culture of the sample shall be continued by using the detection method described in point 3.2.

If ISO standards on the preparation of relevant samples for the detection of Salmonella are agreed on, they shall be applied and replace those referred to in points 3.1.2, 3.1.3 and 3.1.4 on sampling preparation.