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Industry Products sites; and then, turn right around and aid in the bioremediation effort by monitoring respiration of samples with different micro-nutrients, inoculum, etc. Columbus Instruments 614.276.0861 Columbus, OH www.colinst.com The XR-21 is available in multiple configurations to meet specific application requirements. Eriez 888.300.ERIEZ Erie, PA www.eriez.com Eriez® E-Z Tec® XR-21 X-Ray Inspection System Delivers High Quality Inspection for a Wide Range of Packages and Materials Columbus Instruments Romer Labs® Introduces New Fumonisin Detection Methods omer Labs® highlights its expertise in mycotoxin analysis and introduces new products for the analysis of Fumonisins. The company’s newly improved AgraQuant® Fumonisin ELISA test kit stands out with shorter incubation time and new, highly specific monoclonal antibodies. Additionally the USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) recently has verified the performance of the AgraQuant® Fumonisin and approval was granted for official use at US National Grain Inspection Facilities (FGIS 2008–106). The AgraQant® Fumonisin is a very simple ELISA test kit that quantifies Fumonisin within a range of 0.25 and 5 ppm in grain, DDGS (Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles) and other commodities. For reference laboratory analysis, Romer Labs® has developed a new immunoaffinity column (IAC) which employs monoclonal antibodies for Fumonisin B1, B2 and B3. The FumoniStar™ IAC and the MycoSep® 231, a rapid one-step clean-up column, offer a wide range of applications for the analysis of Fumonisin in different matrices. BIOPURE reference materials for Fumonisin B1, B2 and B3 include traceable liquid calibrants, ready- R Columbus Instruments’ New Oxymax ERF Field Respirometer olumbus Instruments’ new Oxymax ERF field respirometer, with its sturdy water-tight field enclosure, is an ideal solution for respirometry experiments on soil, water, and sludge in the lab or in the field. Using precise gas analyzers for oxygen and carbon dioxide, the head space gas exchange is measured directly in up to 10 different samples. With its rugged and compact design, it can be used in a laboratory with limited bench space or taken on site. In the lab, it connects to your Windows compatible PC for experiment configuration and data collection/ presentation (software included). The Oxymax ERF can then also be carried on site, in stand alone operation, powered by a gasoline AC power generator for unattended operation. The Oxymax ERF can aid in the identification of contaminated C he XR-21 Series Cabinet Inspection System from Eriez® exhibits exceptional performance in identifying contaminants, scanning for missing or broken products, and detecting packaging voids, making it an essential tool to help guarantee product and packaging integrity. The E-Z Tec® XR-21 Systems are ideal for use with virtually any packaged items and continuous bulk product flows that travel by conveyor. The XR-21 System is capable of handling products up to 12 inches wide and can inspect at variable speeds. The advanced design of the XR-21 System includes a 15" touch full color screen display that accesses the industry-standard Windows XP interface and displays real-time images and diagnostic data. The XR-21 System automatically analyzes product variations to continuously achieve optimum sensitivity throughout production. USB and RJ-45 connectors are conveniently located on the outside of the cabinet for easy connectivity to USB devices and Ethernet. T 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. SEPTEMBER 2008 | FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS 675 http://www.eriez.com http://www.colinst.com

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