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proposed applicability statement?
1
Yes
2
Yes
3
4
Yes
5
Yes
6
Yes
7
Reviewer #
6.
Are there sufficient data points per product evaluated in accordance with AOAC
requirements?
1
Yes
2
Yes
3
4
Yes
5
No
6
Yes
7
Yes
Reviewer #
7.
General Comments about the Method Scope / Applicability:
1
Clearly stated and scientifically supported
2
The method is applicable to a variety of relevant foods and food manufacturing surfaces as shown in
the pre-collaborative study
3
4
The method scope/applicability are appropriate.
5
We need to figure out what can be claimed with this method.
VIDAS LMX was validated with two broths depending on the sample size:
For 25 g samples – LMX broth and LMX test is used and matrixes evaluated for this sample size and
combination apply
For 125 g samples – LPT broth and LMX test is used and matrixes evaluated for this sample size and
combination apply
For the PTM, the applicability of the method is sample size dependent. Soft cheese and ground beef
are evaluated for 125 g with LPT broth only. Deli ham and deli turkey were evaluated at 25g sample
size.
For the OMA, the applicability seems expanded. The cheese were tested on the LMX broth also at
both sample sizes.
6
Data shows the method is applicable for the matrices listed in the scope.
7
As per pre-collaborative studies
Reviewer #
8.
General comments about the method:
1
Scientifically sound
2
21 June 2013