1. Sampling, transport and storage of samples for analysis -- 2. Preparation of sample for analysis -- 3. Basic plate count techniques for the enumeration of microorganisms -- 4. Basic techniques for microbial enumeration by the most probable number method (MPN) -- 5. Basic techniques for the detection of the presence/absence of microorganisms -- 6. Aerobic plate count -- 7. Yeasts and molds -- 8. Enterobacteriaceae -- 9. Total and thermotolerant coliforms and Escherichia coli -- 10. Staphylococcus aureus -- 11. Bacillus cereus -- 12. Clostridium perfringens -- 13. Enterococci -- 14. Lactic acid bacteria -- 15. Campylobacter -- 16. Cronobacter -- 17. Pseudomonas -- 18. Listeria monocytogenes -- 19. Salmonella -- 20. Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus -- 21. Yersinia enterocolitica -- 22. Bacterial spore count -- 23. Commercial sterility -- 24. Guidelines on preparation of culture media.