Food Science Webinars
Featured Webinar
The Power of Simplicity: Educational Webinars to Improve Your Salmonella and Listeria Testing Workflow
Join Bio Rad for a webinar series on EZ Check, our next generation PCR solution.
In this insightful webinar, Anthony Zoropogui will:
- Present on current challenges in Salmonella and Listeria testing
- Provide a detailed overview of the EZ Check Solution and its workflow
- Review validation data and performance across multiple food matrices
- Outline practical considerations for implementation to optimize routine laboratory operations
Food Safety Testing
Advancing Listeria Testing, Best Practices & Innovations with Microbac Laboratories
Join Bio-Rad and Microbac Laboratories for a practical, insight-packed webinar on advancing Listeria detection and verification.
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- The critical difference between Listeria spp. and Listeria monocytogenes—and why one is the real threat to food safety. Discover where it hides, how it contaminates food, and who is most at risk
- How this resilient pathogen survives, spreads, and persists despite cleaning—plus proven strategies to stop it before it reaches consumers
- Practical prevention tactics, from supplier verification to environmental monitoring, that help keep products safe and compliant
- The latest regulatory updates and what they mean for your testing and compliance strategy—in the U.S. and around the globe
- How matrix verification ensures accurate results and why certain food properties can complicate detection
- A behind-the-scenes look at the testing process, from sample collection to confirmation, and the advanced tools used for genetic tracing
The Evolution of Listeria Testing
New Tools and Strategies with NQAC Dublin
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- Current global regulations and standards for Listeria testing
- An introduction to the next generation enrichment media: Listeria Special Broth II (LSB II)
- An overview of international validation data
- Case study 1: Accelerating environmental decision-making with same shift Listeria PCR
- Case study 2: Preliminary evaluations and move towards full implementation of LSB II for use at NQAC Dublin
Optimizing ISO Method Testing with Rapid Solutions
Delve into an overview of Bio‑Rad’s validated RAPID'Chromogenic Media and standard media solutions. Learn how to effectively integrate these tools into your existing ISO reference methods.
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- Utilizing validated solutions within ISO methods
- Overview of RAPID’Chromogenic Media for key pathogens and quality indicators
- Exploring application of alternative methods with various food types
Cracking the Code
Cracking the Code Everything You Need to Know About AOAC and AFNOR Validations
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- Introduction to AOAC, AFNOR and MicroVal
- Overview of validation processes
- Difference and statistical analysis between OMA and PTM
- Interpretation of an AOAC certificate as an example
- Method Comparison Study (MCS) for both quantitative and qualitative methods in AFNOR validation
- Inter-Laboratory Study (ILS) to determine the variability of alternative method in different labs
dd‑Check STEC Master Class
Fundamentals of Droplet Digital PCR for STEC Testing
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- Challenges with unconfirmed positives in STEC testing
- What is ddPCR technology?
- dd-Check STEC: The power of partitioning for accurate, culture-independent, confirmed results
- AOAC validation overview
- Real-Time PCR versus ddPCR: A multipronged approach for accurate identification
- Feedback from industry partners
Short staffed in your lab? Learn how automation can help
Transforming Molecular Lab Workflows with iQ‑Check Prep
In this webinar, participants will:
- Learn how the internationally validated iQ-Check Prep System automates PCR sample prep steps to optimize food and cannabis testing lab efficiency
- Discover new flexible setup options for medium and large throughput labs without losing traceability
- Hear stories from actual users that have been able to simplify their pathogen testing lab workflow
- Have the opportunity to ask questions of our automation experts
New Developments in STEC Testing with USDA-ARS & Certified Group
A rare opportunity to interact with industry and government research lab experts on Droplet Digital™ PCR (ddPCR™) technology.
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insights into:
- Introduction and basic principles of ddPCR technology as a screening and confirmatory tool for STEC testing
- Comparative analyses of data from ddPCR technology and qPCR to distinguish true positive and true negative STEC samples
- Study design and data generated by Food Safety Net Services (A Certified Group Company) using samples from a major beef producer
- Research study design and data generated by USDA-ARS with beef and pork samples
- Opinions of experts on the ability of ddPCR technology to enhance the accuracy of STEC testing while drastically reducing false positive rates
Tackling the Ubiquitous B. cereus
In collaboration with Nestlé Quality Assurance Center Dublin
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- Significance of Bacillus cereus in the realm of food pathogen testing
- Global regulatory landscape of B. cereus testing
- Vetting and implementing a methodology for B. cereus testing in your lab
- Bio-Rad RAPID'B.cereus Agar: Introduction, mechanism of action, scope of AFNOR validation,
and more - Why RAPID'B.cereus is a powerful alternative to MYP
- An opportunity to interact with Nestlé Quality Assurance Center Dublin, Ohio
PIF Supplement: A Truly Harmonized Solution for Large Infant Formula and Dairy Samples
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- PIF Supplement method details and associated workflow benefits
- Practical laboratory video and method comparison
- Performance in comparison to ISO reference methods
- End user interview — Oceania Dairy Ltd (Yili Group)
A Powerful Method to Reliably Detect Vibrio in Seafood Products
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- Three major challenges of traditional cultural methods for Vibrio detection
- AOAC Performance Tested Methods (PTM) program approval for iQ-Check Vibrio solution with 125 g test portions of cooked and raw seafood products
- An optional Free DNA Removal Solution (FDRS) for dead cell management
Method Validation and Verification with Respect to ISO16140
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- The major differences between method validation and method verification
- The performance characteristics for method validation and requirements for method verification
- Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for qualitative methods from a technical perspective
A New Approach to Bacillus cereus Testing
Learn from subject matter experts why Bacillus cereus testing needs to be adapted to food industry challenges and what solutions can be considered to provide a robust and efficient test method.
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- B. cereus Group and industrial issues associated with these organisms
- B. cereus phylogenetic clusters
- Detection tools and methods
- RAPID’B.cereus: a new chromogenic media
- Results of a comparative study performed by a food industrial central lab
The webinar is also available in French: Une nouvelle approche analytique pour Bacillus cereus
Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC): A Multipronged Approach to Beef Testing
This webinar will overview:
- Real-time PCR solutions for STEC testing
- Workflow automation
- Harmonized enrichment scheme
- USDA FSIS evaluation
- The New Droplet Digital PCR
- Flexible screening and confirmation methods
Pathogen Testing in Seafood Industry
A Powerful Alternative to the Traditional Cultural Method
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- Challenges of traditional cultural methods for pathogen detection
- The two main products under Bio-Rad's Food Science Division: iQ-Check Real-Time PCR Solution and RAPID'Chromogenic Media
- iQ-Check Vibrio Solution for seafood industry testing and Free DNA Removal Solution (FDRS) for dead cell management
Cannabis Testing
Achieve Transparency in Aspergillus Testing
A Webinar on the Importance of Accuracy and Compliance in Aspergillus Detection
Aspergillus testing is one of the most complex and debated areas in cannabis safety. With recalls rising and regulations varying by state, labs and producers face a challenging landscape. PCR has become a trusted method for accurate Aspergillus detection, offering greater confidence in results. Join cannabis expert Kyle Boyar as he unpacks the latest testing trends, key regulatory changes, and practical insights for achieving reliable and transparent Aspergillus detection.
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- Latest Aspergillus testing trends in cannabis
- Key regulatory changes across states and what they mean for labs and producers
- Clear approaches for accurate, reproducible Aspergillus detection
- Strategies to reduce recalls and ensure product safety
Safeguarding Cannabis Quality
Aspergillus testing trends and mitigation strategies : An opportunity to engage with a public health research lab expert specializing in microbial contaminant method development.
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- The evolution of microbial testing for cannabis products
- Current trends, risks, challenges, and regulations associated with Aspergillus contamination and testing
- Guidance on Aspergillus preventative controls and remediation strategies
- Emerging microbial contaminants in cannabis
- Non-viable target DNA in cannabis flower: real-world examples and mitigation methods
- Screening and speciation with iQ-Check real-time PCR kits and iQ-Design assays
Validated & Automated Cannabis Workflows
Optimizing Microbial Testing with iQ‑Check Prep & Real‑Time PCR
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- Significance of AOAC approved test methods in the cannabis industry
- CFX96 Touch Deep Well Real-Time PCR System: Microbial testing and beyond
- iQ-Check Prep: Automation during a global pandemic
- iQ-Check Prep in action
Is Your Cannabis Testing Method Truly Validated?
The lack of standardized industry testing conventions has posed several challenges for cannabis labs, an important one being how to choose the right method for your lab? We get down to brass tacks of what to look for in a microbial test method that is 'truly validated'.
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- Globally recognized standards
- Validation guidelines for PCR method manufacturers
- How to design a PCR validation study for cannabis — no shortcuts!
- Setting the standard for the highest level of consumer safety
Microbial Safety and Testing of Cannabis
Learn why microbial testing matters and what methods are used by leading cannabis labs.
This webinar will discuss:
- Cannabis: Current scenario and challenges
- Cannabis microbiology 101
- How microbial testing is performed
- Importance of validated methods
- Learnings from a cannabis testing lab
- iQ-Check Real-Time PCR: What, how, and why?
- Method validation: Definition and significance
A Rapid Method for Microbial Testing of Cannabis Products – (Asian market)
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- The history of cannabis and legality of cannabis in Asia
- Cannabis micriobiology and challenges encountered by cannabis laboratories
- Introduction to iQ-Check Real-Time PCR solution
Water Testing
Crystal Clear Insights - A Deep Dive into Ensuring Water Quality
Engage with an expert and learn about new developments in water quality testing
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- Global water quality regulations and testing guidelines
- qPCR integration in a European case study
- Current landscape and future prospect of Legionella analysis
- Introduction to Bio Rad's complete solution for water testing
- A novel method for management of free DNA in water samples
Legionella Risk Management Webinar
Legionella detection using iQ‑Check qPCR
Join Legionella expert, EMLab P&K’s Dr. Michael Berg, for an educational webinar on the epidemiology of Legionella and the significance of integrating real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) technology as a part of your water risk management program.
In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:
- Legionella and its impact
- CDC review
- Detection: culture versus molecular methods
- Importance of validated methods
- Regulations and guidelines
- Suggested alert and action limits
- iQ-Check RT-PCR: What, how, and why?
- Bacterial viability differentiation