In recent years, foodborne illnesses have ignited alarming concern worldwide. Food can be contaminated with pathogenic bacteria through exposure to improper processing controls, animal manure, improper storage or cooking, and cross-contamination.
Why is pathogen testing necessary?
Pathogen testing is typically performed to reduce and eliminate foodborne illness. It is a technique implemented in the early stages of food production to ensure proper hygiene and food safety. Testing can be done using traditional techniques or cutting-edge methods, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or immunoassay testing.
PCR：A powerful method in food safety
PCR is one of the most frequently used techniques. The test is able to detect the presence of single bacterial pathogens in food, including E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria, by detecting specific target DNA sequences.
Application | Application Scenarios | Application Features | Model | Sample Throughput | Fluorescence Channel |
Food Safety Inspection | Mobile P2 laboratory fast inspection vehicle | Instant Inspection | FQ1044 | 4 wells | 2/4 channels |
MQ1084 | 8 wells | 2/4 channels | |||
MQ4164 | 16 wells | 2/4 channels | |||
Testing laboratories in food markets, etc. | Compact body | MQ4164 | 16 wells | 2/4 channels | |
MQ8484 | 3 chambers,48 wells | 2/4 channels |
Anitoa's qPCR products can be applied to food safety testing at all levels of food and drug regulation and entry-exit inspection and quarantine systems, such as food-borne microorganisms, food allergens, genetically modified foods, pathogenic bacteria in dairy products, etc.