Recommended for selective isolation and enumeration of coli-aerogenes bacteria in water, milk and other dairy food products. VRBA is recommended by APHA. Violet Red Bile Agar (1.2 % Agar) (M049A) is prepared, in accordance with the ISO Committee. Selectivity of VRBA can be increased by incubation under anaerobic conditions and/ or at elevated temperature, i.e. equal to or above 42°C