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. Here are some key figures that illustrate the impact of food contamination
- According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 600 million people worldwide become ill after consuming contaminated food, including 420,000 deaths annually.
- Children under 5 years of age account for 40% of the burden of foodborne illness and 125,000 deaths annually.
- Regionally, the CDC report indicates that in the United States alone, foodborne pathogens cause nearly 9.6 million illnesses, 57,500 hospital admissions and 1,500 deaths annually.
With such daunting numbers looming, there is an inherent demand for cost-effective, easy-to-use and accurate testing methods to ensure consumers receive the safest food possible.
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. With the help of this advantage, various groups of companies involved in the food pathogen detection industry are taking strategic steps to bring new innovations and practices in the field. (SOURCE Food Safety Tech)
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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 |