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presence in heat treated foods generally indicates an inadequate
heat-kill process or potential post-processing contamination.
3M Petrifilm Rapid E. coli/coliform count plate enables the
simultaneous detection via a dual readout of lactose fermenting
coliforms along with beta-glucuronidase producing E. coli within
18-24 hours further streamlining the complicated series of steps
needed by the conventional methodologies for the detection of
these organisms.
NEOGEN Corporation, Lansing, Mich., recently launched an
advanced test system that automatically detects microorganisms
in a fraction of the time of traditional testing methods. The
Soleris Next Generation (NG) can rapidly detect a wide variety
of microorganisms that can threaten the safety and quality of
food and other consumer products. For example, Soleris NG
can detect and enumerate yeast and mold in a sample in only 48
hours, according to the company, as compared to the three to
five days needed for traditional methods.
The Soleris NG system features 32-vial incubating drawers
integrated with a secure software package, and each ready-to-use
vial rapidly and independently detects the presence or absence
of microorganisms.
" Our improved system to detect microorganisms makes it
even quicker and easier for our customers to test their products
and environment - and even easier to protect their customers, "
said John Adent, NEOGEN's president and chief executive
officer. " Our customers can now use a single automated system
to screen consumer product and environmental samples for the
presence of microorganisms - greatly simplifying that process. "
NEOGEN has also launched a quicker test to detect
aflatoxin M1, a known cancer-causing toxin of concern to the
global dairy industry.
NEOGEN's Reveal Q+ for Aflatoxin M1 can detect as little
as 150 parts per trillion (ppt) of the toxin in milk samples in just
minutes. Aflatoxin M1 is a carcinogenic metabolite of aflatoxin
B1 that is produced in the rumen of dairy cattle. The new test
is designed for use with NEOGEN's Raptor Integrated Analysis
Platform, which controls the timing, temperature and reading of
the test strips.
" Our addition of our test to detect aflatoxin M1 with
our Raptor system simplifies the testing process for dairy
processors, as they can now use our patented Raptor system to
simultaneously test for this toxin, as well as dairy antibiotics, "
Adent said. " Processors can simultaneously test one sample for
the presence of aflatoxin M1 and classes of dairy antibiotics of
known concern, including beta-lactams and tetracyclines. "
Rapid testing technology provides many operational benefits
to processors including quicker release of product, as well as a
quicker response to adverse events and quicker implementation
of corrective actions.
" Just by streamlining their approach to microbiological
testing, (processors) are able to overcome their financial
challenges, especially with demand being high right now, "
Gannon said. " Companies want to generate the most value for
their product without compromising quality. So the fact that
they're able to test and release product significantly faster
than they would using the traditional testing methods means
they are able to decrease production time, which, ultimately,
is the company's goal. "
IDFA announces Food
Safety Leadership Award
The International Dairy Foods Association
(IDFA) announced Jeremy
Travis, vice president of quality and
technical services at Hilmar Cheese
Company, Inc., as the recipient of
the 2022 Food Safety Leadership
Award.
Travis picked up the honor on
Tuesday, during IDFA's Dairy Forum,
in Palm Desert, Calif. The
food safety award, which is now in
its sixth year, goes to an individual,
group or organization that demonstrates
outstanding
leadership
through
enhancing food safety in
the dairy products industry.
" This honor represents the partnerships
we continue to strengthen
across the dairy industry, academia
and the regulatory network, " Travis
said. " It also reflects progress of
our Hilmar Cheese Company food
safety, manufacturing and technical
teams. Thank you for this recognition
that the dairy industry works
together to be the leader in food
safety. "
John Allan, IDFA vice president of
regulatory affairs and international
standards, said Travis exemplifies
food safety leadership for the Hilmar
Cheese Company, as well as the
entire industry.
" His respect across the industry is
evidenced by the many nominations
he received from his peers at different
dairy companies, " Allan said.
" Given his many years of engagement,
commitment and passion in
working with others from various
companies, through IDFA's committees,
as well as other dairy organizations,
IDFA is proud to present
this year's Food Safety Leadership
Award to Mr. Travis. "
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