StatMedia Soluble Packets are gamma irradiated culture media delivered in convenient prepared media pouches for E. coli and Salmonella enrichment broth preparation prior to BAX® System MP Media PCR detection. Designed for food safety laboratories, these unit-dose enrichment media packets eliminate manual weighing, reduce dust exposure, and bypass autoclaving when used within 4 hours. The chemically inert polyvinyl alcohol film dissolves in seconds without interfering with bacterial growth or PCR sensitivity. With 12-month room temperature stability and streamlined preparation, StatMedia Soluble Packets maintain validated performance across raw ground beef, produce, and environmental samples.