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Media Preparation in Minutes With QuickBag and FitBag

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Listeria spp.SalmonellaListeria monocytogenes
29 Jun 2017
For BPW and Listeria enrichment media, FitBag Enrichment Media are in a ready to fill format offering the flexibility to be filled and mixed, Quickbag Enrichment Media are supplied with water pre-filled, just break the dividing seal and mix.

New PCR Test Specifically Detects All Cronobacter spp. Within 24 h.

PCR Test Specifically Detects All Cronobacter spp
Cronobacter sakazakii
28 Jun 2017
The foodproof® Cronobacter Detection LyoKit is ultra sensitive with a specificity of 100% for all Cronobacter spp.. Option for differentiation between live and dead cells is available.

Next-generation Tools for Your Environmental Sampling Program

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Environmental MonitoringSwabs
27 Jun 2017
New environmental sample collection tools for food processing / packing facilities, improving recovery and viability of microorganisms to support accurate detection or enumeration in the laboratory. World Bioproducts Booth # 627.

What Lab Managers Want - Infographic

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Workflow Optimization
27 Jun 2017
Lab managers rank their top five challenges which included: instrument maintenance and downtime (73%), the growing complexities of instrument testing requirements (63%), time consuming sample preparation (60%), keeping up-to-date with changing regulations (52%) and need for better data management (50%).

Everything Your Lab Needs for QC. We’re Up to the Challenge.

Microbiologics range of QC microorganisms for food laboratories
QC OrganismsQC Molecular Standards
26 Jun 2017
Microbiologics is the leading provider of QC microorganisms for food laboratories. We offer custom controls and over 900 strains in a variety of formats including qualitative, quantitative and CRM. Booth #635.

AFNOR Certification for E. coli O157 (including H7) Test

3M MDS EcoliO157
26 Jun 2017
3M Food Safety’s next-generation molecular assay test for E. coli O157 (including H7) is 30 percent faster compared to the previous version and now has AFNOR certification.

New Food Microbiology Sample Preparation Products

Stomacher 400 EVO laboratory blender
Sample Preparation
22 Jun 2017
Seward will be demonstrating their recently launched Stomacher® 400 EVO laboratory blender together with its products for large volume food sample preparation and FDA BAM methods - including the Stomacher® 4500 BAM. Seward will also highlight its Insterprep range of sterile pre-weighed media. Booth #541.

Hygiena’s Expanded Food Safety Testing Solutions – IAFP Booth #607

Hygiena BAX
Listeria spp.SalmonellaListeria monocytogenes
22 Jun 2017
Hygiena delivers rapid microbial detection, monitoring, and identification solutions to improve food safety. From environmental monitoring and PCR pathogen detection to microbial fingerprinting, Hygiena is with you at every step. Booth #607.

Norovirus Detection Swab – Now Available from Puritan

Norovirus Swab from Puritan
SwabsNorovirus
22 Jun 2017
Puritan, North America’s largest manufacturer of swabs and specimen collection devices, recently released a norovirus detection kit, which will make your environmental monitoring more complete and will set you at ease. Booth# 744.

Proficiency Schemes for Microbiology Laboratories

Proficiency Schemes for Microbiology Laboratories
Accreditation
20 Jun 2017
Proficiency schemes are the ultimate test of the ability of a laboratory to provide correct test results, Fiona Cawkell, co-founder of the Campden Microbiology Proficiency Scheme (CMPS) reviews what they are and why laboratories need to use them.

Neogen Expands Food Safety Genomic Testing

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GenotypingMicrobiome
20 Jun 2017
Neogen’s new NeoSeek™ genomic services utilize a novel application of 16s metagenomics to determine all bacteria in a sample, without introducing biases from culture media, and without the need to generate a bacterial isolate for each possible microbe in a sample.

How Can Laboratories Simplify the Performance Testing of Culture Media?

Culture Media Performance Testing ISO 11133 2014
Workflow OptimizationAccreditation
19 Jun 2017
Users of bioMérieux ready-to-use culture media are not required to carry out extensive tests to be in compliance with ISO 11133: 2014. bioMérieux offers multiple solutions and evidence documents to simplify tests and reinforce confidence in your food and water analyses.

Real-time Direct-From-Sample Food Analysis Using Mass Spectrometry

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13 Jun 2017
Waters introduces LiveID software for real-time, direct-from-sample food analysis and plant phenotyping direct sample classification by mass spectrometry.

DISPENSMAN - an Accurate and Safe Bottle-top Dispenser

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Liquid Handling
13 Jun 2017
The three-position nozzle controls the dispensing of liquids, the removal of air in the system to avoid liquid loss, and includes an anti-drip safety feature that returns liquid to the bottle.

Salmonella Fears Leads to Recall of Thousands of Mars Chocolate Products

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Salmonella
13 Jun 2017
Mars Food UK Limited have issued a nationwide recall on a variety of their popular chocolate products following Salmonella detection.

AllerSnap™ - One Device Screens Surfaces For All Allergens

AllerSnap screens for all allergens
Allergens
12 Jun 2017
AllerSnap is both cost effective and time saving - especially when testing for multiple surface allergens. One swab test checks for all proteins, quickly confirming the hygiene of a surface, and eliminating the need to run multiple expensive allergen-specific tests.

Fast, Easy Solution for Detection of Guaiacol-producing Alicyclobacilli

BAT System
AlicyclobacillusSpoilage OrganismsUHT Testing
12 Jun 2017
The BAT media & Guaiacol Detection Kit combines ready-to-use culture media with clear enzymatic detection of off-flavour producing Alicyclobacilli - growth-promoting nutrients produces faster results whilst enzymatic detection of guaiacol can be determined with visual analysis.

Mérieux NutriSciences - European Food Safety Trends, Key Issues & Perspectives

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06 Jun 2017
Mérieux NutriSciences have launched the first edition of its  Blue Paper , entitled 

High Throughput Biological Sample Collection & Processing

VIAFLO processing dried blood samples
Liquid Handling
06 Jun 2017
Overcoming the limitations of 8 channel pipettes, the semi-automated VIAFLO 96 is now an integral part of Neoteryx’s Mitra® Microsampling device capable of handling hundreds or thousands of biological samples per day all within a small footprint.

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