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Preventing STEC Outbreaks in Leafy Vegetables

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.

Count Single Bacterial Cells in Minutes with the QUANTOM Tx™ Microbial Cell Counter

Environmental Monitoring Yeasts and Moulds Bioburden

29 May 2018

QUANTOM Tx Microbial Cell Counter is an effective, accurate, and rapid way to quantify bacteria of various morphologies and arrangements without culturing, innovative solution ensures highly accurate results, better than flow cytometry or hemacytometer.

Biosynth and Ramot Develop Chemiluminescence Based Diagnostics

29 May 2018

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

Cherwell Achieves >20% Increase in Redipor® Sales to Overseas Distributors

Environmental Monitoring Sterility Testing Bioburden

28 May 2018

Cherwell Laboratories expanded sales of prepared media for environmental monitoring, sterility testing and operator and process validation, across Europe, via carefully selected partners chosen for their knowledge of microbiology in the pharmaceutical and related industries.

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

Listeria spp.Cronobacter sakazakii Salmonella

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).

Efficient and Reliable Detection of Beer Spoiling Bacteria in Just an Hour!

PCR

24 May 2018

Döhler’s DMD® Screen and Ident Kits are transforming microbiological quality control in breweries.

AOAC PTM^sm for 3M's Combined Rapid E.coli/Coliform Test

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

Lactic Acid Bacteria UHT Testing Yeasts 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

Allergens Automation Genotyping

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

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

17 May 2018

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

InnovaPrep’s Concentrating Pipette Select™ for Spoilage Concentration in Minutes

17 May 2018

Now you can perform spoilage concentration in minutes with a simple button press using InnovaPrep’s Concentrating Pipette Select.

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

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.

Döhlers TransFast® System Detects Beverage-Spoiling Microorganisms

17 May 2018

While in classic detection, agar has to be liquefied and poured into Petri dishes, the TransFast® System is ready-to-use media for faster detection of yeasts, mould and bacteria with simple visual evaluation. First results can be seen after just 24 hours.

FDA-Cleared Liofilchem MIC Test Strip (MTS™) Linezolid (LNZ)

Antibiotic Sensitivity Antibiotic Resistance

15 May 2018

Linezolid is the most recent FDA approved item in the MIC Test Strip product range, following approvals of Meropenem-vaborbactam, Clindamycin, Delafloxacin, Vancomycin, Dalbavancin, Ceftolozane-tazobactam, Meropenem, Ceftazidime, Telavancin and Tedizolid strips.

Group A Strep Detection in 18 Minutes With FDA and CLIA Waiver

Point of Care/Need

15 May 2018

Xpert Xpress Strep A utilizes automated real-time polymerase chain reaction -PCR- to detect Streptococcus pyogenes DNA. The on board reagents deliver high-performance specifications with no requirements for culture confirmation of negative results unless clinical symptoms persist.

New UV Monitor Kit for Large Scale Purification

14 May 2018

Biotage's new unique UV Monitor Kit gives absolute control and confidence in large scale purification processes.

Rapid Sterility Testing of Finished Product with 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

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

Sterility Testing UHT 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

Bioburden Microbial 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.

Nelson Labs Expands Lab and Testing Capabilities in Itasca, Illinois

Endotoxin Sterility Testing Bioburden

08 May 2018

Facility upgrades include a world-class BI sterility suite to support EO sterilization validations. Test offerings have been expanded to now include more than double the capacity for bioburden, radiation sterilization validations, bacterial endotoxin testing (BET), and product sterility testing for medical devices and pharmaceutical products.

Charles River to Provide Clients Access to PathoQuest’s NGS-based Testing Solutions

Cell Culture

08 May 2018

PathoQuest’s NGS solution is a powerful test for identifying adventitious agents in a single, comprehensive analysis that minimizes false negatives while also providing a tool for the genetic characterization of cell lines.

New Screw Cap Recappers Earn Design Award

Sample Collection Sample Preparation

08 May 2018

Micronic Screw Cap Recappers increase the efficiency of the sample storage process by accelerating the capping and decapping of screw cap tubes.

Josh Pulido Joins Microbiologics as Virapur Business Development Manager

08 May 2018

Virapur is a subsidiary of Microbiologics that provides custom virus production, purification, and viral assay services. Virologists prepare high titer, purified virus for diagnostics, research and development purposes.

Accurate, Traceable Results for Vaccine and Antibiotic Development

Antibiotic Sensitivity

04 May 2018

Synbiosis have introduced the ProtoCOL 3 HD, automated colony counting and zone measurement system. Ideal for vaccine and antibiotic development laboratories.

Cherwell to Attend Events Focusing on Revision of EU GMP Annex 1

Environmental Monitoring

04 May 2018

Cherwell Laboratories to offer expert knowledge and demonstrate their comprehensive range of specialist environmental monitoring and process validation products at two events focused on the revision of EU GMP Annex 1 in May 2018.

AFNOR and AOAC Approval for 3M Cronobacter Assay

AFNOR Cronobacter sakazakii Enterobacter

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.

Compact, Fully Integral Dosing Systems for Laboratory Applications

Liquid Handling

02 May 2018

The Modular Dosing System (MoDoS®) provides highly accurate and continuous delivery of fluids in laboratory, pilot-plant or continuous production processes.

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

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.

Ultrasensitive C. diff Toxins A/B Assay Based on Single Molecule Counting Technology

Clostridium difficile

01 May 2018

Ulltrasensitive Singulex Clarity C. diff toxins A/B assay, for use on the Singulex Clarity system, offers rapid results and a high level of sensitivity and specificity for the detection of Clostridium difficile toxins A and B in stool compared with currently available testing options.

Novel Food-grade Microparticles Verify Sanitation on Fresh Produce

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.

UKAS Accreditated Challenge Testing and Cooking Instructions

Challenge Testing

01 May 2018

Leatherhead is now UKAS accredited for the evaluation of challenge testing including inoculation of specified organisms, specified storage and recovery of specific organisms.

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