Quality Assurance Solutions

Providing complete solutions for the food microbiology workflow to bring the best food quality and safety testing, and deliver a range of validated solutions for the  pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory.

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Thermo Fisher Products

Food Microbiological Testing

Food microbiology testing

Available Enrichment Media formats


DCM


Pre-weight DCM


Dry Bags


Prepared Media
Prepared Media


FOOD MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING

QUANTSTUDIO™ 5 FOOD SAFETY REAL-TIME PCR SYSTEM


Expand your in-house PCR capability food protection testing with the QuantStudio 5 Food Safety Real-Time PCR

  • Efficient: facilitates processing of multiple assays in the same run.
  • Get started quickly: instrument is factory-calibrated for optical and thermal accuracy and delivered in a user-friendly package for quick installation and immediate use.
  • Simple Intuitive Software: enables rapid, straightforward PCR set-up, automatic data interpretation, and traceability of results.

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FOOD MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING

SURETECT™ SALMONELLA SPECIES PCR ASSAY

Detect Salmonella species in food and environmental samples which incorporates optimized primer and probe components for highly-specific detection of Salmonella species. The assay has been AOAC-RI and NF VALIDATION™ validated with a variety of matrices and a range of samples sizes and enrichments, following the AOAC or NF validated methods, to reduce the need for in-house validation prior to use. The internal amplification control confirms correct assay conditions have occurred and results can be relied on. 

Includes:

  • SureTect Lysis Reagent 1 Tubes
  • SureTect Lysis Tube Caps
  • SureTect Proteinase K
  • SureTect Salmonella PCR Tubes
  • SureTect PCR Caps 

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tHERMOFISHER PRODUCTS

BIOCHEMICAL, IMMUNOLOGICAL, or MOLECULAR IDENTIFICATION 

BIOCHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
A range of options including O.B.I.S.™ Identication System, RapID™ Systems & MicroBact™ range or individual biochemical reagents 

  • Four-hour aerobic incubation vs. 24-28 hours, for significantly quicker bacterial IDs and faster patient diagnosis
  • One-step inoculation decreases preparation time, increases productivity
  • Common procedure reduces material usage, saving time and money
  • A full range of options to identify over 400 organisms 

RapID ANA II

RapID ANA II


  • Anaerobes

RapID ONE


  • Oxidase-negative Enterobacteriaceae gram-negative rods

RapID NF Plus


  • Glucose non-fermenting gram-negative rods

RapID CB Plus


  • Coryneform bacteria irregular gram-positive rods

RapID NH

  • Neisseria, Haemophilus Moraxella

RapID Yeast Plus

  • Yeast

RapID SS/u

  • Urinary tract infections

RapID STR

  • Groups A, B, C, D, & G streptococci

RapID Staph Plus

  • Staphylococcus species

biochemical identification

Oxoid™ Biochemical Identification System (O.B.I.S.) Salmonella 

  • Rapidly differentiate Salmonella spp. from other organisms exhibiting similar colonial appearance on common selective Salmonella media with Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Biochemical Identification System (O.B.I.S.) Salmonella.

  • This rapid colorimetric test delivers simple and rapid results for the presence of Salmonella spp., reducing the need for a full biochemical identification of suspect colonies. 


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BIOCHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

Oxoid™ Microbact™ Listeria 12L Kit 

  • The Microbact™ Listeria 12L system is used for the identification of Listeria species based on the utilisation of biochemical substrates and haemolysin production.
  • Fast: Accurate identifications in as little as four hours
  • Simple: No prior subculturing on blood agar, no CAMP test and no developing reagents required
  • Easy-to-Read and Interpret: Distinct color changes and settling pattern are read visually and interpreted easily using the Microbact Identification Package (MB1244A)
  • Comprehensive: Allows the definitive identification of all Listeria spp., including L. monocytogenes and L. innocua.
  • Flexible: Ideal for use with chromogenic or selective media, in clinical or food laboratory settings
  • Reliable: Substrates include all those recommended in recognized international standard methods, including FDA BAM and ISO
Additional items required: Microbact Software Program (MB1244A), Haemolysin Reagent (MB1249A). 

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IMMUNOLOGICAL IDENTIFICATION 
Latex tests and agglutinating sera for clearing or confirming presumptive positives with identification possible to genus, species or serotype level.

Agglutination testing solutions
the broadest range of tests available 

Latex agglutination products employ tried and tested traditional microbiology techniques that have a place in the heart of your microbiology laboratory. The tests are simple, easy to use, reliable and accurate. We offer solutions for confirmation of these bacteria (photo on left side).

DrySpot™ E. coli O157 Latex Agglutination Test

The test is best used in conjunction with Sorbitol MacConkey Agar. E. coli O157:H7 strains do not ferment sorbitol and, therefore, give colorless colonies on this medium. The majority of E. coli isolates do ferment sorbitol and give characteristic pink colonies. Sorbitol MacConkey Agar should be used as the primary screen. Non-sorbitol fermenting colonies can then be tested with the latex reagents to determine whether the isolate belongs to the O157 serogroup and, therefore, a potential verotoxin-producing strain.

  • Pre-dispensed reagents eliminate extra steps for faster time to result
  • Room temperature storage for up to two years simplifies inventory
  • Blue latex particles are sensitized with reactive (positive) and non-reactive (negative) antibodies and dried onto reaction cards for convenience

 

Staphaurex™ Plus Latex Agglutination Test

  • A qualitative latex slide agglutination test for the differentiation of Staphylococcus aureus from other Staphylococcus species isolates grown on agar by the detection of clumping factor and Protein A and/or surface antigens specific to Staphylococcus aureus. Used in a diagnostic workflow to aid clinicians in treatment options for patients suspected of having bacterial infections. The device is not automated, is for professional use only and is not a companion diagnostic. 

Salmonella Test Kit using Latex Agglutination

  • The Salmonella Test Kit is particularly suited to screening cultures due to the high predictive value of a negative result. When screening clinical specimens, these features enable decisions on appropriate patient management to be taken sooner. The kit is also ideal for screening samples in the food industry where prompt results minimize the delay associated with routine testing for Salmonella spp. contamination. 
The genus Salmonella consists of over 2,400 serotypes that may cause acute infectious gastroenteritis frequently associated with food poisoning. Since many Salmonella species infect domestic animals, either clinically or subclinically, cases of Salmonella food poisoning usually originate from animal sources.
  • Rapid—results in two minutes
  • Simple—easy to implement
  • Visual—easy-to-read results
  • Sensitive—use of latex technology makes this test more sensitive and allows identification of Salmonella spp. at least 24 hours earlier than the traditional

 

TOXIN DETECTION KIT

Thermofisher products

QuickBag™ Half Fraser Broth 

Shorten your workflow with QuickBag UVM1 Broth. QuickBag Enrichment Media is quick, easy-to-prepare, and highly adaptable to laboratory workflows and automated equipment, such as dilutors. No further supplementation is required.

The irradiated medium is supplied in transparent plastic bags—simply pop the seal to mix the water and medium segments to reconstitute in two minutes. 

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MOLECULAR IDENTIFICATION 
TaqMan and RapidFinder™ Real-Time PCR assays for identification beyond genus and species level, e.g. specific Salmonella serovars and STEC O-groups 

RapidFinder™ STEC Screening Assay 

The RapidFinder STEC Detection Workflow is intended for use by microbiological analysts who need to test for STEC in beef samples. Combined with the Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast RT-PCR System, RapidFinder STEC screening and confirmation assays provide a comprehensive solution for rapid detection, identification, and confirmation of Big 6 STECs and E. coli 0157:H7 to meet importation and exportation requirements for the beef industry.  

RapidFinder™ Poultry ID Kit 

The RapidFinder™ Poultry ID Kit enables the simple and reliable detection of poultry meat in food and feed samples. 

The method works by detection of avian DNA, including DNA from chicken, turkey, duck, ostrich, goose, and other birds, by real-time PCR. 

Unlike ELISA based methods, when used with the GMO Extraction Kit (Cat. No. 4466336) for sample preparation, the RapidFinder™ Poultry ID Kit detects both raw and processed poultry meat and provides sensitivity down to 0.01% poultry DNA. 

The included positive control in the kit, which comprises 0.1% poultry DNA, can be used as a reference to set the threshold of detection of the assay. 

Atmosphere Generation System 

The atmospheric oxygen in the jar is rapidly absorbed with the simultaneous generation of carbon dioxide.

This novel method differs from others commonly used in that the reaction proceeds with no evolution of hydrogen, and therefore, does not require a catalyst

When used as directed, the AnaeroGen sachet will reduce the oxygen level in the jar to below 1% within 30 minutes.

The resulting carbon dioxide level will be between 9% and 13%.

AnaeroGen was used in methodology for detecting bifidobacteria in meat and meat products in an investigation into the suitability of these organisms as indicators of faecal contamination. 

Stains & Reagents 

  • Easy to use: crush the ampule, invert, and dispense
  • Extended shelf life and room temperature storage 
  • Quick and easy dispensing of individual drops 
  • Multiple stains and reagents available 

BactiDrop™ Acridine Orange
BactiDrop™ Calcofluor White BactiDrop™ Desoxycholate BactiDrop™ Dobell & O’Connor Iodine
BactiDrop™ Ferric Chloride BactiDrop™ India Ink BactiDrop™ Indole, Ehrlich’s BactiDrop™ Indole, Kovacs BactiDrop™ Lactophenol Aniline Blue
BactiDrop™ Lugol’s Iodine

BactiDrop™ Ninhydrin
BactiDrop™ Nitrate A BactiDrop™ Nitrate B BactiDrop™ Oxidase BactiDrop™ Potassium Hydroxide
BactiDrop™ PYR BactiDrop™ Spot Indole BactiDrop™ Voges-Proskauer A BactiDrop™ Voges-Proskauer B

 

LABPLAS

TWIRL’EM LARGE FORMAT 

Samples of 1 to 2,5 kg must be taken, so the bags have to be strong enough to support such weights. Labplas suggests using models TWIRL’EM LARGE FORMAT a 4.0 mil.in thickness model for more safety.

  • Labplas recommends the TWIRL'EM large FORMAT for sampling over 1 kilos.
  • The large format bags have a 4 mil.in thickness that guarantees safe transportation since the bags are strong enough to carry heavy pieces.
  • All sterile sampling bags are also R-NASE, D-NASE and Pyrogen free. 

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TWIRL’EM ECOLO 

Sampling bags are made of highly resistant virgin LDPE containing additives helping the bag biodegrade into inert humus (biomass), CO2, methane and water. It takes between 9 months to 5 years for the plastic to degrade into the landfill’s ecosystem. The biodegradation of the plastic doesn’t start before the bags are put in contact with the landfill environment. 

Product Advantages:

  • Maximize the bag opening to facilitate insertion of samples;
  • Tracking number for every product lot;
  • A sterility certificate is included in every box;
  • Bags perfect for solid, semi-solid and liquid sampling;
  • Appropriate for sampling controls of the USDA, FDA or CFIA;
  • Free of RNAse, DNAse, BPA and Pyrogen. 

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SANI STICK 

The SANI-STICK is designed to collect samples to detect the presence of microbiological on any surface. The SANI-STICK allows reaching hard-to-reach areas. These sponges on sticks are widely used in the food, public health, and cosmetic industries. 

Product Advantages:

  • Ideal for surface sampling;
  • The SANI-STICK allows swabbing of hard-to-reach areas;
  • Easy handling with handle
  • Designed to avoid sponges being stuck
  • Plastic handle with solid clip 

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SANI-SPONGE 

The Labplas SANI-SPONGE kit is designed to collect samples to detect the presence of microbiological contaminations such as Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli, and other food-born pathogens on almost any surface. These kits are widely used in the food, medical, public health and cosmetic industries. The SANI-SPONGE kit is convenient, easy to use, and helps eliminate several time-consuming steps. 

Product Specs :

  • Comes in TWIRL'EM® Sterile Sampling bag
  • 6.3 x 11 inches. (160mm x 229mm); 4 mil. inches. (101 micr.)
  • 20 oz (600 ml)
  • TWIRL’EM bag with impervious closure system
  • Gamma Sterilized
  • Labplas SANI-SPONGE Sampling Kits come in two varieties: Dry sponge or Wet Sponge* 

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TWIRL’EM 

Labplas TWIRL'EM® Sterile Sampling Bags provide a secure, contaminant free pliant container that ensures dependable analysis results. You can count on TWIRL'EM® products as a proven, economical and efficient way to collect, contain and carry samples. 

Product Advantages:

  • Maximum bag mouth opening to facilitate insertion of sample;
  • Sterility confirmation documentation available in every box;
  • Bags accommodate solid, semi-solid and liquid material;
  • All sterile sampling bags are also R-NASE, D-NASE and Pyrogen free;
  • Product meets USDA and ACIA industry standards and is made with FDA-compliant material. 

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SECURE-STRIP 

Secure-T® Blender Bags are now available in a new, compact & easy to use Secure-Strip®dispenser.

This new approach to the conventional blender bag packaging offers a quicker access at all time.  The new dispenser solution, Secure-Strip®, allows you to have all the product advantages of the blender bags in an easy, secure and friendly-use dispenser. 

Product Advantages:

  • Easy storing and will follow you anywhere in the lab;
  • Tear-off junction between each bag ensures internal sterility right up until the time of use;
  • Sterility confirmation documentation (CofA) is available in each box (traceable certificate);
  • Product meets USDA and ACIA industry standards and is made of FDA-compliant material;
  • All sterile sampling bags are also R-NASE, D-NASE and Pyrogen free
  • Sterility 5 years shelf life.

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FILTRA-BAG 

Labplas FILTRA-BAG blender bags are designed to simplify taking an aliquot when working with samples which contain large amounts of residue and/or semi-solid/solid substances. When lacing an aliquot onto growth media, it’s very important that the volume of the aliquot be accurate and that it be free of solid particles. This prevents pipette blockage as well as uneven plate distribution.

 Product Advantages:

  • Made with a polyethylene/Pet outer shell which practically eliminates the possibility of piercing the bag wall during blending.
  • The dividing filter membrane has 1840 holes per square inch with a pore size of approximately 330 microns. This pore size has proven to be very effective for the majority of applications and allows for optimal solution and bacterial flow between the FILTRA-BAG® compartments during blending. 

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STAND-UP

Labplas suggests using their Stand-Up bag which is available in sizes of 4.5 x 9 in and 6 x 9 in. A gusset at the bottom of the bag allows it to stand-up with only a little quantity of liquid inside. 

Product Advantages:

  • Gamma Sterilized;
  • Maximum bag mouth opening to facilitate insertion of sample;
  • Sterility confirmation documentation available in every box eliminating the need to request a copy with Customer Service;
  • Tear-off top which ensures internal sterility, eliminating the risk of internal contamination 

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WATER SAMPLING KIT 

The thio tablets neutralize chlorine, iodine and other biocides or oxidizing agents found in water. They allow experts to find pathogens that couldn't be detected due to the presence of biocides and oxidizing agents.

Product Specifications:

  • Labplas Water Sampling kits are made with highly resistant FDA-approved polyethylene. Key features are: maximum bag mouth opening to facilitate the insertion of water sample, a convenient write-on strip and volume markings for measurements.
  • All Labplas Water Sampling kit TWIRL'EM® bags come with safety tabs. The puncture proof tabs eliminate the sharp points that can cause bag puncture and/or abrasions.  Labplas Water Sampling kits are sterilized using gamma irradiation.
  • All sterile sampling bags are also R-NASE, D-NASE and Pyrogen free.

 

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CAPP

CAPP ecopipette

CAPP ecopipette™ Unique Advantages:

  • Lockable volume controller requires 50% fewer turns
  • Display is fully visible during hand-held operations
  • Reduced force requirement for aspiration and blow-out
  • The only pipette with fixed and variable exchangeable counter-mechanism
  • Large pad for easy tip ejection
  • Fully autoclavable pipette body (no disassembly required)
  • Double O-rings for optimal tip seal
  • Compatible with all major pipette tip brands
  • Robust design includes metal tip base
  • Lowest incidence of breakage resulting from accidental dropping or tip mounting 

CAPP AERO96 MULTICHANNEL PIPETTE

The CAPPAero96 Multichannel Pipette guarantees single channel accuracy and precision across all channels due to the special design and construction of the CAPP piston assembly.

The incredibly robust and fully autoclavable pipette body offers easy maintenance, while the unique CAPP design with individually replaceable tip bases reduces the cost of what were once inevitable repairs.  

Features:

  • Exchangeable colour inserts for easy visual identification of pipettes by user or volume capacities
  • Remarkably lightweight pipette chassis for its class for more comfortable pipette handling
  • Counter-mechanism prevents accidental turning while pipetting
  • Accurate liquid dispensing across all channels for repeatable results
  • Durable build quality ensures chemical resistance, bump protection and thermal stability
  • Long-term calibration retention, even after sterilising in an autoclave
  • Each tip cone is universally compatible with tips from the most common brands
  • Supplied with a standard two-year warranty

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