Other numbers: ATCC 12976, DSM 297, IFO 12983, NCA 1356, NCIMB 8919, N.R. Smith T 73. History: < NCIB (Bacillus stearothermophilus) < ATCC < NCA. Isolated from: Flat-sour spoilage of canned foods (145). Additional information: Sterility testing (1459). Cultivation conditions: Medium 10 or 81, 55°C.