Escherichia coli strain AMC 198 (ATCC 11229-MINI-PACK) consists of 6 ready-to-use vials of ATCC 11229 frozen in 200 μL of glycerol stock, eliminating the need to rehydrate and culture the strain prior to use. Each vial is provided with a 2-D barcode for easy storage and tracking, as well as peel-off labels for fast and reliable recordkeeping. This product has a variety of applications including testing membrane filters, absorbant pads, antimicrobial handwashing formulations, disinfectants, ink grids, and sanitizers.