SHIBAM Agar (BAM Recommended) is a selective and differential growth medium designed for the isolation and detection of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). This formulation follows the Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) recommendations, ensuring compliance with FDA-validated food safety testing standards.

The medium facilitates the identification of enterohemolysin-producing E. coli strains by promoting distinctive zones of beta hemolysis around colonies. These clear hemolytic zones serve as a key indicator of potential Shiga toxin production, allowing for rapid and accurate presumptive identification.

Features and Benefits:
• BAM-recommended formulation ensures reliable results in regulatory food testing applications
• Detects enterohemolysin-producing E. coli associated with Shiga toxin activity
• Distinctive clear hemolysis zones simplify recognition of positive colonies
• 15 × 100 mm sterile agar plates for convenient laboratory handling and incubation
• Optimized for use in food safety, quality control, and environmental microbiology testing