Table 2. Comparison of LAMP, RT-PCR, and selective agar method for detection of L. monocytogenes in agricultural products

Inoculation level LAMP RT-PCR Selective agar
Cabbage 100 CFU/25 g 7/10 7/10 6/10
101 CFU/25 g 10/10 7/10 10/10
102 CFU/25 g 10/10 10/10 10/10
103 CFU/25 g 10/10 10/10 10/10
Enoki mushroom 100 CFU/25 g 6/10 3/10 8/10
101 CFU/25 g 10/10 7/10 10/10
102 CFU/25 g 10/10 10/10 10/10
103 CFU/25 g 10/10 10/10 10/10
Pine mushroom 100 CFU/25 g 9/10 6/10 8/10
101 CFU/25 g 10/10 8/10 10/10
102 CFU/25 g 10/10 10/10 10/10
103 CFU/25 g 10/10 10/10 10/10