Rapid, reliable pathogen detection and quality indicator monitoring are essential to prevent contamination and protect both product quality and consumer trust. Bio-Rad delivers innovative solutions designed specifically to support accurate and efficient dairy microbiological testing.
RAPID'B.cereus is the first chromogenic medium allowing the enumeration of all pathogenic Bacillus cereus species including Bacillus cytotoxicus in food samples. Due to its unique sensitivity, it enables food microbiology laboratories to meet regulatory requirements for this organism.
Key Benefits
- Quick response: complete results in 24 ± 3 hr
- No confirmation required
- Easy-to-read red colonies with high level of contrast: combining strong typical colony color and contrast of the halo for accurate counting
- Clear enumeration of the sensitive B. cytotoxicus
- Inhibition of background flora on raw matrices
iQ-Check Enterobacteriaceae PCR Kit is validated for detection of Enterobacteriaceae in infant formula, cereal with and without probiotics, and related ingredients
- The iQ-Check Enterobacteriaceae method was validated according to ISO-16140-2:2016 and MicroVal technical guidance
- The kit complements Bio-Rad’s iQ-Check Salmonella spp. and iQ-Check Cronobacter Solution
PIF Supplement is used in food microbiology for the harmonized enrichment of Enterobacteriaceae, particularly Salmonella spp. and Cronobacter spp. It is adapted for matrices with high level of background flora such as lactic bacteria, bifidobacteria and other gram-positive bacteria. It is especially suitable for the detection of Salmonella spp. and Cronobacter spp. in powdered infant formula with and without probiotics, ingredients for infant formula, and environmental samples of production areas.
Features and Benefits
Simultaneous detection of Enterobacteriaceae, Cronobacter and Salmonella:
- One single harmonized enrichment broth
- Large sample size (up to 375 g)
- 1:4 dilution ratio
- Homogeneous incubation time and temperature
- Application for real-time PCR and RAPID'Chromogenic media solutions
