To lessen the risk of costly recalls or brand-damaging headlines, food testing labs need fast, accurate and convenient tools for detecting the presence of pathogens in their raw ingredients, environmental samples and finished products. For more than 15 years, many labs around the world have chosen the award-winning DuPont™ BAX® System as their preferred method for food safety testing.
Ultimately, the value of this rapid, reliable and reproducible testing method appears on a food company’s bottom line, where it matters most.
significant time and labor savings One reason is that this molecular method performs as well as traditional culture plating, but with significant time and labor savings. BAX® System results are often available within 24 hours of taking the sample, instead of several days or weeks later, after colonies have grown.
exceptional sensitivity Another reason is the exceptional sensitivity of the BAX® System. Internal and external studies have shown that this DNA-based technology can detect as low as one colony forming unit per sample, in volumes ranging from 25 g to 375 g.
superior specificity The BAX® System also delivers superior specificity. Where phenotypic tests can cross-react with bacteria exhibiting similar behavior or traits, the BAX® System addresses the unique genetic structure of the target for fewer false positive results.
improved operational efficiencies Accurate results mean fewer re-tests, shorter storage time for products on hold, and less waste of truly safe food. Put another way, the BAX® System helps to improve the operational efficiencies of testing labs by enabling fast and confident product release decisions.