Modified Semi-solid Rappaport Vassiliadis Agar (MSRV) is recommended for the selective enrichment & isolation of Salmonella species from food stuffs and environmental samples from food production area. The composition and performance criteria of this medium are as per the specifications laid down in ISO 6579-1:2017. This medium is used for detection of Salmonella from foodstuffs and the area of food production and food handling. This medium detects more Salmonella positive samples than the routinely used enrichment procedures.