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Dear Readers,
Welcome to our first Bio‑Rad Food Science Newsletter! Food safety is an essential function in the global food supply chain and we believe, as a supplier of testing solutions dedicated to food pathogens, that our role is to contribute to making our world safer for every consumer. We want this letter to be rich in relevant subjects and information to support you in thinking about the testing of tomorrow! We hope you will enjoy this first edition.
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Infant Formula: Change your mind about harmonized methods and large sample sizes for dry pooling
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Until now, rapid validated methods were not able to offer real, harmonized, sensitive and cost effective protocols for simultaneous detection of Salmonella and Cronobacter in infant formula and ingredients including milk powders. With our new PIF Supplement, this fully harmonized solution now exists with incredible performance and workflow benefits. Read the AFNOR validation data in our Technical Page for more details.
Learn more ▸
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PCR Testing: New tools to improve performance
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When using a molecular method, users may face unconfirmed positive results from dead cells in the sample as a residual effect of food manufacturing processes such as heat, sanitizing, bacteriophage treatment or in sanitary hot water samples. The new iQ‑Check Free DNA Removal Solution is a non‑toxic method that efficiently removes the signal from free DNA in a sample without affecting target DNA within living cells. The method fits seamlessly into the current iQ‑Check real‑time PCR workflow as an easy to use, accurate and cost effective procedure that will reduce unconfirmed positive results from dead cells.
Learn more with our free resources ▸
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Automation: Optimize your lab organization
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From in‑plant QC labs in food industries to testing service labs, directors and lab managers are constantly asking “How do we optimize our workflow?” Our customers are not only talking about how to process more samples but also how to better use resources by increasing flexibility. The COVID‑19 pandemic also demonstrates how important it is to maintain the same workflow capacity with fewer technicians in the lab. Watch our iQ‑Check Prep Automation video for more information.
Watch automation video ▸
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iQ‑Check Prep automated PCR system allowed our lab to reduce repetitive manual tasks and save valuable time. SQTS is now a service lab in Switzerland offering a robust and fully automated PCR solution for Salmonella and Listeria that processes a large volume of samples daily, accompanied by more flexibility in the lab organization”
Daniel Suter,
Lab Manager SQTS, Switzerland
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Bio‑Rad is continuously investing in official validations of key products in order to support final users in implementing alternatives methods evaluated by independent international organizations.
We have listed all validation renewals with significant extensions obtained this year so far as well as those that are coming soon.
Visit our validation updates page ▸
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