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Preventing STEC Outbreaks in Leafy Vegetables

Romaine Lettuce
31 May 2018
Escherichia coli O157:H7 infections linked to Romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Arizona have resulted in five deaths, so far, and hundreds sickened. Here, rapidmicrobiology finds out from Dr. Rachel Noble how a molecular test for generic E. coli might be part of the solution.

Solus™ One Listeria for Next Day Detection of Listeria in Environmental Samples

Solus One for next day detection of Listeria in environmental samples
Listeria spp.Environmental Monitoring
29 May 2018
A highly efficient assay for the next day detection of Listeria spp. in environmental samples. Solus One Listeria provides a negative or a presumptive positive result from a single enrichment step in under 25 hours.

Biosynth and Ramot Develop Chemiluminescence Based Diagnostics

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29 May 2018
AquaSpark™ molecules are 3,000 times brighter than standard commercially available products and form the basis of NEMIS Technologies diagnostic kits.

High-Throughput Solution for Automated DNA/RNA Extraction and PCR Setup

Automated DNA RNA Extraction and PCR setup
Listeria spp.Cronobacter sakazakiiSalmonella
28 May 2018
BIOTECON Diagnostics` foodproof RoboPrep Fusion® reduces manual errors by full automation of sample preparation and nucleic acid extraction for real-time PCR applications in food diagnostics (such as pathogens, GMO, Allergens, Speciation).

AOAC PTMsm for 3M's Combined Rapid E.coli/Coliform Test

Test for E coli and Coliforms on one plate
Coliforms
21 May 2018
Get fast E.coli and coliforms results after only 18 to 24 hours incubation using one single plate, a simple workflow and one incubation temperature. Proven accuracy for a broad range of foods compared to Violet Red Bile Lactose agar with MUG and TBX agar.

3M™ Microbial Luminescence System Kit Fast-Tracks UHT and ESL Beverage Testing

3M ATP test kit
Lactic Acid BacteriaUHT TestingYeasts and Moulds
21 May 2018
Demand for commercially sterile beverages is growing more than 9% annually, fueled by desire for convenient drinks retaining flavor and nutrients. The 3M MLS kit provides a quicker, more reliable way to detect various microorganisms in beverages.

Clear Labs' Pilot Program Brings Clinical Grade NGS to Food Safety Testing

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AllergensAutomationGenotyping
21 May 2018
In addition to its forthcoming routine pathogen food-safety product, Clear Labs has tests in the market for authenticity, GMO, and microbiome testing. It also offers an NGS Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) test that is designed for strain-typing of pathogens, probiotics, and spoilage agents.

Fast Detection and Differentiation of Alicyclobacillus Acidoterrestris

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Alicyclobacillus
17 May 2018
RiboFlow® Ali-Twin detects Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris or Alicyclobacillus spp. with high accuracy and reliability directly from enrichment cultures or agar plates.

Beer Spoilage Detection Made Easy With qPCR

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17 May 2018
genesig qPCR Beer Spoilage Detection Kits enable quick and early detection of bacteria, to avoid beer spoilage, and reduce lost revenue.

Low Cost, Automated Yeast Cell Counter - Counts in 15 Seconds

LUNA-II YF Automated Yeast Cell Counter
Yeasts and Moulds
17 May 2018
Yeast strains used in food and drink production can be notoriously clumpy and difficult to count. The LUNA-II YF™ has an autofocusing cell counting and declustering algorithm that counts individual yeast cells in just 15 seconds! Reduce counting costs, increase convenience.

Rapid Sterility Testing of Finished Product with Promicol’s ATP Method

Promicol s ATP Method
UHT Testing
11 May 2018
Easily optimize quality control of your products using Promicol’s microbial ATP test.

What’s Next in Food Safety - Mérieux NutriSciences Blue Paper 2018

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Market Reports
10 May 2018
rapidmicrobiology.com talks to Etienne Casal, Mérieux NutriSciences about the new 2018 edition of their Blue Paper on 'European Food Safety Trends, Key Issues and Perspectives'.

Promicol Methods Optimize Sterility Testing of Finished Products

Promicol microbial testing with ATP
Sterility TestingUHT Testing
10 May 2018
The Promicol ATP bioluminescence method can be used for sterility testing of a huge variety of finished products (including foods, beverages and personal care products), unique reagent setup guarantees that all non-microbial sources of ATP are removed.

"Magic Lid" - Forceps-free, Effortless Transfer of Filtration Membranes

Forcepsfree
BioburdenMicrobial Limit Testing
10 May 2018
Reduce risk of secondary contamination with the Microsart® @media 'magic lid' - an advanced system for touch-free membrane transfer onto agar plates without using forceps, specially designed for MLT, bioburden, purified water/WFI analysis.

AFNOR and AOAC Approval for 3M Cronobacter Assay

Molecular test for Cronobacter in foods
AFNORCronobacter sakazakiiEnterobacter
04 May 2018
The 3M Molecular Detection Assay 2 – Cronobacter provides accurate results in as little as 18 hours of enrichment with fewer steps compared to traditional agar methods.

Free White Paper on ISO 9001:2015 and its Implications for Weighing

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Accreditation
01 May 2018
Tips and tricks that help you optimize the performance of your balance and weighing-related processes such as mois­ture analysis, calibration, and routine balance testing.

Novel Food-grade Microparticles Verify Sanitation on Fresh Produce

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01 May 2018
SaniTracers™ are novel, FDA approved, food-grade microparticles that contain minute amounts of DNA and behave like pathogen surrogates, such as E. coli, during regular produce wash processes.

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