Easy-to-use supplement enriches both Salmonella spp. and Cronobacter spp. in a single broth
HERCULES, Calif. — Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb) today announced the launch of its PIF Supplement for the enrichment of Enterobacteriaceae, in particular Salmonella spp. and Cronobacter spp., in powdered infant formula — with or without probiotics — dairy ingredients, and cereal. It can also be used in testing environmental samples from production areas. The PIF Supplement was developed to be paired with Bio-Rad’s iQ-Check Real-Time PCR Test Kits and RAPID'Chromogenic Media to yield a highly performant method.
The Bio-Rad PIF Supplement meets the growing demand from dairy producers, such as infant formula manufacturers and service labs, to test for Salmonella and Cronobacter in large sample sizes. It provides unrivaled performance and meets the strict quality requirements of the industry in a cost-effective manner. To optimize recovery of the pathogens, the supplement inhibits background flora, such as lactic acid bacteria, bifidobacteria, and other gram-positive bacteria.
Using the PIF Supplement, users can enrich Salmonella and Cronobacter simultaneously from a single enrichment broth for samples up to 375 grams. After the enrichment step, any of the existing iQ-Check Real-Time PCR and RAPID'Chromogenic Media methods may be used to screen for these pathogens.
The PIF Supplement demonstrated excellent performance during the NF VALIDATION extension of the iQ-Check Cronobacter Real-Time PCR Detection Kit. The protocol was also included in the validation renewal of RAPID’Sakazakii Chromogenic Media.
Visit bio-rad.com/PIF to learn more about the PIF Supplement.
BIO-RAD is a trademark of Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. IQ-CHECK is a trademark of Bio-Rad Europe GmbH in certain jurisdictions.
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Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb) is a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of innovative products for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets. With a focus on quality and customer service for over 65 years, our products advance the discovery process and improve healthcare. Our customers are university and research institutions, hospitals, public health and commercial laboratories, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, as well as applied laboratories that include food safety and environmental quality. Founded in 1952, Bio-Rad is based in Hercules, California, and has a global network of operations with more than 8,100 employees worldwide. Bio-Rad had revenues exceeding $2.3 billion in 2019. For more information, please visit bio-rad.com.
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