Validation studies compared the BAX® system 20-hour assay to traditional culture methods, which typically take 3-5 days for results. 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.
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.