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Industry Products AOAC Approves bioMérieux VITEK® Two Identification Cards for Biological Threat Organisms, E. coli O157, Listeria and Staph Eriez b Eriez® XR-41 X-Ray Inspection System is Ideal to Meet Large Package Production Requirements riez’s advanced Model XR-41 is part of the company’s new line of E-Z Tec® X-Ray Inspection Systems designed specifically for larger packaged products. The XR-41 offers enhanced capabilities where multiple products and belt speeds are required. This system is ideal for foreign body detection of metal, glass, calcified bone, PVC and to inspect packages for mass and missing or defective objects. The sophisticated XR-41 features a 15-inch color touch screen, stainless steel construction and auto set-up. The XR-41’s external connectors can be networked as an SQL Client with full remote support facilities. For simplified operation, the XR-41 does not require frequent calibration. Six E-Z Tec XR models are available to fit practically any inspection need. All Eriez Inspection Systems use advanced linear array technology that is recognized in the industry for its sensitivity, speed and sophistication. Eriez 814.835.6000 Erie, PA www.eriez.com E ioMérieux has received Performance-Tested MethodsSM (PTM) approval from the AOAC Research Institute for two critical identification cards for the food industry. The VITEK® 2 Gram-Positive (GP) card is certified for the identification of Listeria and Staphylococcus species and the VITEK 2 Gram-Negative (GN) card is certified to identify Gram-negative organisms such as Salmonella and E. coli O157. “Our validation programs use rigorous testing methods to measure a product’s performance in several key performance parameters including accuracy, precision, sensitivity, specificity, and ruggedness,” said Scott G. Coates, managing director, AOAC Research Institute. “In addition, the test cards were validated by an AOAC RI recommended independent laboratory.” Recent reports from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that 76 million Americans get sick, more than 300,000 are hospitalized, and 5,000 people die from foodborne illnesses each year. The most commonly recognized foodborne infections are caused by bacteria such as Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli O157:H7. “Rapid and accurate identification of foodborne pathogens and biological threat organisms is crucial for ensuring food safety and protecting consumer health,” stated Alexandre Mérieux, bioMérieux corporate vice president, industrial microbiology. The VITEK 2 GP and GN cards were developed to address growing demand for quality control measures within the food industry and provide identification of organisms in just hours, while traditional methods take days to deliver results. The GN card offers automated identification of the most significant fermenting and non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli, including several Salmonella species and E. coli O157, in addition to the select agent organisms Brucella melitensis, Francisella tularensis, Burkholderia mallei, Burkholderia pseudomallei and Yersinia pestis. The VITEK 2 GP card provides rapid identification of common Grampositive organisms, including Listeria and Staphylococcus species. bioMérieux 800.638.4835 Hazelwood, MO www.biomerieux-usa.com JohnsonDiversey Introduces TASKI JFit for Onboard Dilution Control rofessional cleaners can reduce costs and increase cleaning performance with TASKI JFit, the new onboard dilution control system for TASKI Swingo scrubber driers from JohnsonDiversey. The TASKI JFit unit is connected with the proven Cleaning Solution Dosing system and helps save up to 40 percent in cleaning solution compared to conventional scrubber driers. The unit measures flow from the water tank to the brushes and automatically adds the right amount of chemicals. A microprocessor P Be sure to mention, “I read about it in Food Protection Trends”! The publishers do not warrant, either expressly or by implication, the factual accuracy of the products or descriptions herein, nor do they so warrant any views or opinions offered by the manufacturer of said articles and products. JULY 2008 | FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS 491 http://www.biomerieux-usa.com http://www.eriez.com

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Food Protection Trends - July 2008 Contents Sustaining Members Lone Star Perspective from Your President Commentary from the Executive Director An Integrated Assay for Rapid Detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Beef Samples Listeria Prevention Practices for Small Cheese Operations New Members News Industry Products Award Winners Committee Meetings Ivan Parkin Lecture John H. Silliker Lecture Preliminary Program Networking Opportunities General Information Registration Form Workshops Exhibitors Special Contributors and Sponsors Coming Events Advertising Index Journal of Food Protection Table of Contents Audiovisual Library Order Form Booklet Order Form Membership Application

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