Abstract

specifies a method that is applicable for the detection and enumeration of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts on or in food products that are described herein as fresh leafy green vegetables and berry fruits. With suitable controls, it may also be applicable for the examination of other fresh produce. The microscopy descriptions are for Cryptosporidium spp. oocysts and Giardia duodenalis cysts of size ranges which include those species (Cryptosporidium) or assemblages (Giardia) known to be pathogenic to humans.

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2024-07-30

WI

00463117

Planned document number

DIN EN ISO 18744/A1

Project number

05702752

Responsible national committee

NA 057-01-06 AA - Microbiology of the food chain  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 463 - Microbiology of the food chain  

Responsible international committee

ISO/TC 34/SC 9/WG 6 - Food-borne parasites  

draft standard

Microbiology of the food chain - Detection and enumeration of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in fresh leafy green vegetables and berry fruits - Amendment 1 (ISO 18744:2016/DAM 1:2025); German and English version EN ISO 18744:2016/prA1:2025
2025-04
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previous edition(s)

Microbiology of the food chain - Detection and enumeration of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in fresh leafy green vegetables and berry fruits (ISO 18744:2016); German version EN ISO 18744:2016
2016-12

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