What's in Your Food?!
Listeria Facts
- In 2016, 30 countries reported 2,555 confirmed listeriosis cases in the EU/EEA.
- The EU/EEA notification rate was 0.47 cases per 100,000 population.
- The highest rates were detected in infants below one year of age and among elderly people over 64 years of age (1.3 and 1.6 cases per 100,000 population respectively).
- The listeriosis notification rate in the EU/EEA shows an increasing trend.
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Listeria tests!
Microgen Listeria latex test

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- A rapid test to identify and confirm Listeria spp from colonies to selective media.
- Identification confirmed within 2 minutes.
- Easy to use.
- High sensitivity and specificity.
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Microgen Listeria-ID

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- A complete identification system, no additional materials required.
- Substrates included conform to all international standards.
- Enhanced built-in haemolysis test— no additional tests required.
- AOAC—RI validated
- CMMAS Assessed and Approved
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genesig® Listeria monocytogenes qPCR Pathogen Detection Kit
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- Exceptional value for money
- Rapid detection of all clinically relevant subtypes
- Positive copy number standard curve for quantification
- Highly specific detection profile
- High priming efficiency
- Broad dynamic detection range (>6 logs)
- Sensitive to < 100 copies of target
- Accurate controls to confirm findings
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Path-Chek® Hygiene Listeria swab system

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- High levels of sensitivity (<1cfu per cm2) and specificity
- Compliant with the requirements of ISO 18593:2004 (E)
- Pre-moistened swabs increase recovery from wet and dry surfaces.
- neutralises residual detergents and sanitising agents, preserving target microorganisms
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