Development of a consensus method for culture of Clostridium difficile from meat and its use in a survey of U.S. retail meats

► A standard protocol for Clostridium difficile culture from retail meats was established. ► 1755 retail meats were cultured for C. difficile over a 12 month period. ► No C. difficile was isolated from meat, although other Clostridium ssp. were common.