Two New Species of Bacteria Causing Mustiness in Eggs

Abstract

11 musty eggs were examined for bacterial content and attempts were made to isolate the organisms responsible; the latter were located from 4. 25 must-producing cultures were studied as to morphological, cultural, and physiological characters, 2 spp. and 1 var. being recognized: Pseudomonas graveolens (p. 343), P. mucidolens (p. 344), and P. m. var. tarda (p. 345). Each produced a strong musty odor in agar, potato, gelatin and broth media, and when inoculated into eggs.