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INDUSTRY PRODUCTS New Innovative Touch Screen Peristaltic Pump from KD Scientific DuPont™ bAX® System Certified by AOAC for Detecting Pathogenic E. coli (STEC) KD Scientific has introduced its new Allegro Peristaltic Pump System. This innovative new pumping system allows maintenance free, continuous flow pumping for various fluids. The Allegro™ Peristaltic Pump System can easily dispense in forward or reverse direction using the touch screen display. Additionally, all parameters are clearly displayed on the touch screen for easy viewing. The unit can be configured for your specific flow profile using the programmable multi-step operations available right on the pump. "The Allegro™ Peristaltic Pump System is the only touch screen peristaltic pump that displays flow rate, dispensed volume and flow direction," said Jena Araki, vice president of KD Scientific. "The intuitive interface containing internationally recognized icons makes the pumping setup and execution as simple as a touch of the screen." The DuPont™ BAX® System has been certified by the AOAC Research Institute as a Performance Tested MethodSM (PTM) for detecting Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in beef trim and ground beef. "With this certification, our entire portfolio of BAX® System assays for three important foodborne pathogens - E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes - has been validated by AOAC," said Doris Engesser-Sudlow, global director for molecular diagnostics, DuPont Nutrition & Health. "This means that food companies can use one molecular-based platform for those pathogen testing needs, with confidence in accurate results that are certified as reliable and reproducible." The AOAC Research Institute, a subsidiary of AOAC International in Gaithersburg, MD, validated the BAX® System method as equivalent to the reference culture method for detecting STEC, but with much faster time to results. BAX® System assays for detecting E. coli O157:H7, Listeria spp., and many other pathogens are already PTM-certified. Beyond that, AOAC International has awarded Official Method of Analysis (OMA) status to the BAX® System for detecting for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The BAX® System suite of STEC assays, based on real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology, was developed in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Services of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA ARS) and was recently included, along with the BAX® System real-time PCR assay for E. coli O157:H7, in the Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook of the Food Safety & Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). Food processing companies around the world rely on the BAX® System to detect pathogens or other organisms in raw ingredients, finished products and environmental samples. The automated system uses leading-edge technology, including PCR assays, tableted reagents and optimized media to detect Salmonella, Listeria species, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli O157:H7 and STEC, Campylobacter, Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio, and yeast and mold. Many of these tests have been certified by AOAC and AFNOR and/or approved by government agencies in the Americas, Asia and Europe. Allegro™ System Features include: * Features the world renown Masterflex® L/S® Easy-Load® II Pump Head * Touch screen interface clearly displays flow rate and total dispensed volume * User configurable multi-step operation * Dispenses in forward or reverse direction * Adjustable flow rate while pump is running * Stackable sealed remote pump drive with IP 32 rating * Selectable tubing table * Automatic tubing break-in * Automatic tubing calibration procedures * External connectivity with USB interface and I/O port * Easy to maintain The Allegro™ System is available in three models. The Allegro™ I uses a single channel pump head with flow rates up to 1500 ml/ min. The Allegro™ II uses a two channel pump head offering two individual flows or one combined flow up to 720 ml/min. The Allegro™ III uses two single channel pump heads offering two individual flows or one combined flow up to 2,000 ml/min. KD Scientific +1 508.429.6809 Holliston, MA www.kdscientific.com DuPont +1 302.774.1000 Wilmington, DE www.dupont.com New Economy Anaerobic Chamber from Sheldon Manufacturing Sheldon Manufacturing has introduced the BactronEZ, an ideal first anaerobic chamber or replacement chamber for users who desire to upgrade their existing chamber. The BactronEZ has a 13.7 cu ft workspace and a 300 plate capacity incubator. Specifically designed for use by smaller laboratories, it may also serve as an economical set-up for larger labs. Bactron systems have airtight construction of stainless steel and rigid Plexiglas, for unobstructed vision and integrity. The patented cuffs form a comfortable seal around the operator's arms permitting 52 Food Protection Trends January/February http://www.dupont.com http://www.kdscientific.com

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Food Protection Trends - January/February 2014
Contents
Economically Motivated Adulteration of Honey: Quality Control Vulnerabilities in the International Honey Market
Efficacy of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds on Different Conveyor Chips Contaminated with Poultry Rinsate
What Implications Does a Baseline of Self-efficacy of Food Safety in Adolescent Populations Have for Future Food Safety Education Interventions?
Food Safety Risks in Restaurants and School Foodservice Establishments: Health Inspection Reports
INOFOOD 2013 Conference & Expo
The 3rd Asia Pacific International Conference on Food Safety
China International Food Safety & Quality Conference (CIFSQ) + Expo
Dubai International Food Safety Conference (DIFSC)
Beyond the Bio
FSMA: Article 7
PDG
Industry Products
Coming Events

Food Protection Trends - January/February 2014