The sensitivity of the method was assessed in terms of initial
inoculum size. The initial inocula prepared were: 1–1.5 107
,
1–1.5 106
, 1–1.5 105
, 1–1.5 104
, 1–1.5 103 1–1.5 102
,
1–1.5 101 and 1–1.5 100 CFUml1 milk. An initial inoculum of
1–1.5 101 CFUml1 milk and 1–1.5 102 CFUml1 milk was
Fig. 1.