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INDuSTRY PRODuCTS For bacterial isolates, including Salmonella, Escherichia, and Listeria, rep-PCR is a reliable tool for strain differentiation and comparison. This DNA-based method uses repetitiveelement PCR to “fingerprint” genetic sequences of samples. Increasingly, food plants are turning to this cutting-edge technology to identify, track, and control contaminants in the processing environment. “From faster turnaround to improved accuracy, our ID services offer companies a wealth of advantages,” says Silliker FSC molecular biologist Sarita Raengpradub. “In our time-crunched business world, this translates into heightened product confidence.” Silliker, Inc. 708.225.1435 Homewood, IL www.silliker.com The large 12" (30.48 cm) square ceramic heater tops have a temperature range to 450°C. The 5-position stirring units can stir 5-800 ml beakers, and the 9-position units can stir 9-500 ml beakers of aqueous solutions with a stirring range from 100 to 1500 rpm. The units can support more than 50 pounds (22.6 kg) on the plate surface, and they are designed to keep spills out of the chassis. All controls are mounted well in front of the heater surface to protect against accidental burns. The units are available in 100VAC/50Hz, 115VAC/60Hz, 220VAC/60Hz and 230VAC/50Hz. They are fused for safety and are supplied with user’s manual and detachable line cord for the country of use. All units are UL, CSA and CE or equivalent rated. Torrey Pines Scientific, Inc. 760.471.9100 San Marcos, CA www.torreypinesscientific.com Torrey Pines Scientific, Inc. Torrey Pines Scientific New Hot Plates and Stirrers with Up to Nine Positions! orrey Pines Scientific, Inc. announces its new line of multiposition analog stirring hot plates and stirrers featuring 5 or 9 stirrers. T ata Scales from Gainco are specially engineered to improve the speed and simplicity of processing boxed and labeled finished products. Gainco’s new highperformance scale design delivers ultra-accuracy and a lower cost of ownership through incorporating advanced electronics and a rugged construction. Gainco’s new data scale can take all the “shocks and hard knocks” of the processing floor – as well as to offer superior washdown protection – making it the ideal weigh/data solution for the harsh Gainco Introduces Data Scale with High-End Weigh/Labeling Capabilities D environments of meat and poultry processing plants. Its innovative design improves calibration accuracy, operating performance and equipment durability while reducing equipment downtime and operating costs. Sanitation and maintenance operations are also simplified. Gainco’s new data scale offers plant-specific, custom label-making capabilities, with unlimited product codes and configurations possible. The on-screen display includes product code, weight and production totals. Minimizing product “giveaway” has never been easier or more accurate, with the ability to program “over” and “under” thresholds. Scale calibration is likewise quick and easy. All aspects of the labeling process are easy with Gainco’s new data scale. Important label management features include the ability to print catch or fixed weights, as well as having multiple label hotkeys that can be used by operators. Label formats can be formatted at the corporate level, or by designated personnel at individual plant locations. The data scale is equipped with the revolutionary Gainco Infiniti™ programmable controller, which is specially designed to thrive in the extremes of meat and poultry processing. Cold work environments, hot chemical washdowns and highpressure cleaning do not affect the performance of the equipment. As a result, the need for double boxing, bagging or removing the indicator from the processing floor during washdown is eliminated. Additionally, a speciallydesigned, super-secure stainless steel enclosure for the PC and label printer protects those sensitive electronics from high-pressure washdown water and chemicals. Be sure to mention, “I read about it in Food Protection Trends”! 733 OCTOBER 2008 | FOOD PROTECTION TRENDS http://www.silliker.com http://www.torreypinesscientific.com

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Food Protection Trends - October 2008 Contents Sustaining Members Perspectives from Your President Commentary from the Executive Director Employee Motivators for Following Food Safety Practices: Pivotal Role of Supervision Knife Sanitizing in Abattoirs: The Effectiveness of Current and Alternative Practices Call for Nominations – 2009 Secretary Call for Awards – IAFP 2009 New Members Updates Industry Products Coming Events Advertising Index Journal of Food Protection Table of Contents Audiovisual Library Order Form Booklet Order Form Membership Application

Food Protection Trends - October 2008

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