DuPont Qualicon BAX® System Vibrio Assay Certified by AOAC

The AOAC Research Institute (AOAC-RI) in Gaithersburg, Md., has recently certified the BAX® system from DuPont Qualicon as a Performance Tested^SM Method for detecting Vibrio in many types of seafood.

Validation studies compared the BAX® system 20-hour assay to traditional culture methods, which typically take 3-5 days for results. Tested on shrimp, tuna, oysters and scallops, the BAX® system reliably detected three pathogenic species of Vibrio-V. cholerae, V. parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus - even at very low levels.

“The BAX® system now offers a suite of assays certified by AOAC-RI for detecting the most common pathogens of concern to the seafood industry,” said Michael Chong, Asia Pacific business manager - DuPont Qualicon. “Single-platform testing and fast results are a winning combination for customers who want to optimize inventory, reduce storage costs, and ship quickly.”