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Qualicon Finds a Quicker Way to Really
‘See’ Seafood Source of Article: http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=89802 WEBWIRE – Friday, March 13, 2009 DuPont Qualicon has a new BAX® system
assay that seafood processors
and government laboratories can use to detect Vibrio in less than 24 hours.
The BAX® system real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for Vibrio
detects even low levels of three distinct species from the same sample. Vibrio are bacteria typically found in
saltwater and unsanitary drinking water, and several species are pathogenic
in humans. Consumption of contaminated raw or undercooked shellfish, such as
oysters, mussels, clams and scallops, can cause foodborne illness. Tested on shrimp, tuna, oysters, scallops
and crab, the BAX® system delivers reliable, differentiated results in less
than one day, and its performance is equivalent to or better than the
reference culture method, which typically takes three to five days. “DuPont Qualicon is constantly finding
ways to make food testing faster, more accurate and more convenient,” said
Michael Chong, business
manager, DuPont Qualicon, Asia Pacific. “A 20-hour test for Vibrio will
certainly improve operational efficiencies for seafood companies. And that
will allow them to make product release decisions more quickly and with
confidence.” |
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