BD 288110 - Difco Lactobacilli MRS Broth, 2 kg Pail, Refrigerated Perishable Dehydrated Culture Medium
The BD 288110 Difco Lactobacilli MRS Broth is a dehydrated culture medium supplied in a 2 kg pail for professional microbiology, research, food testing, pharmaceutical, and industrial laboratory applications. MRS Broth is formulated to support the cultivation and enrichment of lactobacilli and related lactic acid bacteria in controlled laboratory workflows.
This product is intended for use by trained laboratory personnel who prepare culture media according to validated methods and facility standard operating procedures. The 2 kg pail format is suitable for laboratories that require a reliable supply of MRS Broth for recurring media preparation, quality control testing, research studies, probiotic analysis, food and beverage microbiology, and microbial culture maintenance.
BD 288110 is a perishable product that must be refrigerated. It is non-returnable and available for Continental US shipment only. Buyers should confirm current availability, receiving requirements, refrigeration capability, and lead time before placing an order.
Key Benefits
BD 288110 Difco Lactobacilli MRS Broth supports efficient laboratory cultivation of lactobacilli by providing a recognized dehydrated medium formulation for lactic acid bacteria workflows. It helps laboratories prepare broth media for enrichment, propagation, and microbiological analysis where lactobacilli recovery and growth support are required.
The 2 kg pail size offers practical value for laboratories with moderate to high media preparation volume. Bulk packaging helps reduce reorder frequency and supports more consistent supply planning for microbiology teams that regularly prepare lactobacilli media.
Because it is part of the BD Difco media line, this product is well suited for laboratories that prioritize established culture media sourcing, lot traceability, and consistent preparation practices. Its dehydrated format allows facilities to prepare fresh broth as needed while maintaining control over final volume and preparation conditions.
Compatibility and Applications
BD 288110 Difco Lactobacilli MRS Broth is compatible with laboratory workflows requiring MRS broth preparation for lactobacilli and lactic acid bacteria cultivation. It may be used with validated incubation conditions, enrichment methods, dilution protocols, and downstream analytical procedures according to facility requirements.
Common applications include lactobacilli cultivation, probiotic product testing, dairy microbiology, food and beverage quality control, fermentation research, microbial strain maintenance, academic microbiology research, pharmaceutical microbiology, and industrial microbiology workflows.
This product is typically used in food safety laboratories, dairy testing laboratories, probiotic research facilities, pharmaceutical quality control laboratories, biotechnology laboratories, academic research institutions, contract testing organizations, and industrial microbiology departments. It is not intended for direct patient use, injection, administration, or therapeutic application.
Usage Guidelines
Use BD 288110 Difco Lactobacilli MRS Broth only according to BD product instructions, validated laboratory methods, and facility standard operating procedures. Laboratory personnel should confirm the correct concentration, hydration procedure, heating requirements, sterilization method, incubation conditions, and intended test method before preparation.
Measure the required amount using calibrated laboratory equipment. Add the dehydrated medium to the appropriate volume of purified or distilled water as directed by the validated procedure. Mix thoroughly, heat if required to dissolve completely, sterilize according to protocol, and cool before inoculation or storage.
Because this product is perishable and must be refrigerated, receiving staff should place it into appropriate refrigerated storage promptly upon delivery. Keep the container tightly closed when not in use and protect the product from moisture, contamination, and unsuitable temperature exposure.
Certifications and Safety Standards
BD 288110 Difco Lactobacilli MRS Broth is manufactured for professional laboratory use and should be handled in accordance with applicable laboratory safety standards, institutional quality procedures, and manufacturer guidance. Facilities should maintain documentation for lot number, expiration date, receiving condition, storage temperature, preparation records, and quality control results.
Regulatory and compliance requirements may vary depending on the laboratorys intended use and industry sector. Buyers should verify current product labeling, certificate of analysis availability, safety data sheet, quality specifications, and compliance documentation through BD, CIA Medical, or authorized product documentation before use.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with generic MRS broth products, BD 288110 Difco Lactobacilli MRS Broth offers the advantage of being part of BDs established Difco microbiology media portfolio. This can be important for laboratories that require consistent sourcing, recognized media formulations, and dependable lot documentation.
Compared with smaller containers, the 2 kg pail is better suited for facilities that prepare MRS broth frequently or in larger batches. It can improve purchasing efficiency, support inventory planning, and reduce the risk of workflow interruptions when demand is consistent.
Compared with ready-to-use liquid broth, dehydrated MRS Broth gives laboratories greater flexibility in preparation volume, batch timing, and workflow control. This is especially useful for research, quality control, and industrial microbiology settings where media preparation is performed in-house under validated procedures.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
The typical users of BD 288110 Difco Lactobacilli MRS Broth include microbiologists, laboratory technicians, quality control analysts, research scientists, fermentation specialists, food safety professionals, dairy microbiology teams, and laboratory procurement staff responsible for sourcing culture media.
This product is most effective in laboratory settings where lactobacilli or lactic acid bacteria are regularly cultured, enriched, or tested. Common scenarios include probiotic product evaluation, dairy culture testing, fermented food analysis, strain propagation, microbial quality control, and research involving lactic acid bacteria growth characteristics.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store BD 288110 Difco Lactobacilli MRS Broth under refrigerated conditions according to manufacturer recommendations. Keep the pail tightly sealed when not in use and minimize exposure to room temperature, humidity, and open-air contamination.
Use clean, dry measuring tools each time product is removed from the container. Record the opening date, lot number, expiration date, and storage conditions according to facility policy. Rotate inventory using first-expiring, first-out practices to maintain quality and reduce waste.
During media preparation, follow validated mixing, heating, sterilization, cooling, and incubation procedures. Confirm final media quality through appropriate internal checks, such as appearance, pH verification, sterility testing, growth promotion testing, or method-specific quality control requirements.
Because this product is perishable, refrigerated, and non-returnable, purchasing teams should confirm storage capacity and receiving procedures before ordering. Inspect the shipment promptly upon arrival and document any damage, temperature concern, or delivery issue according to facility policy.
Regulatory and Safety Information
BD 288110 Difco Lactobacilli MRS Broth is intended for professional laboratory use only. It should not be used for direct patient administration, clinical treatment, injection, or any application outside the intended laboratory environment.
Personnel should follow standard laboratory safety practices, including appropriate personal protective equipment, safe powder handling, spill control, labeling, media preparation documentation, and disposal procedures. Prepared media and cultures should be handled according to applicable biosafety requirements and institutional protocols.
Facilities should review the current BD safety data sheet, product labeling, certificate of analysis, and relevant quality documentation before use. Compliance requirements may differ depending on whether the product is used for research, food testing, pharmaceutical quality control, probiotic evaluation, environmental testing, or industrial microbiology workflows.
How to Order
Select the BD 288110 Difco Lactobacilli MRS Broth 2 kg Pail and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options. This product is perishable, must be refrigerated, non-returnable, and available for Continental US shipment only. For bulk orders, quotes, availability checks, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.
