DuPont Qualicon BAX System Vibrio Assay Certified by AOAC

WILMINGTON, Del. – The AOAC Research Institute (AOAC-RI) in Gaithersburg, Md., recently certified the BAX system from DuPont Qualicon as a Performance Tested Method for detecting Vibrio in many types of seafood.

Tested on shrimp, tuna, oysters and scallops, the BAX system reliably detected three pathogenic species of Vibrio—V. cholerae, V. parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus – even at very low levels.

“The BAX system now offers a suite of assays certified by AOAC-RI for detecting the most common pathogens of concern to the seafood industry,” said Michael Chong, Asia Pacific business manager – DuPont Qualicon. “Single-platform testing and fast results are a winning combination for customers who want to optimize inventory, reduce storage costs, and ship quickly.”

Food processing companies around the world rely on the BAX system from DuPont Qualicon to detect pathogens or other organisms in raw ingredients, finished products and environmental samples. The automated system uses leading-edge technology, including PCR assays, tableted reagents and optimized media to detect Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli O157:H7, Campylobacter, Staphylococcus aureus and more. With certifications and regulatory approvals in the Americas, Asia and Europe, the BAX® system is recognized globally as the most advanced pathogen testing system available to food companies. DuPont Qualicon also markets the RiboPrinter® system, an automated method for identifying bacteria and pinpointing the contamination source.

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