Our broth and agar vendor has issued a shelf-life extension. These broths and agars have been tested to ensure that there will be no issues with poor microbe growth or contamination.
In the table below, find your media type by name and refer to the extended shelf life; this is the amount of time from the production date (or "lot date" as some labels say) that these materials are viable.
| Media/Broth | Extended Shelf Life |
|---|---|
| Nutrient Broth, 5 mL | 464 Days |
| Nutrient Broth, 6 mL with NaCl (1%, 7%, or 15%) | 464 Days |
| MR-VP Broth, 5 mL | 467 Days |
| Nutrient Agar, 18 mL | 468 Days |
| TSA Agar, 18 mL | 440 Days |
| MacConkey Agar, 20 mL | 463 Days |
| Phenol Red Broth, 9 mL | 365 Days |