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BAX® System PCR Assay for Cronobacter (E. sakazakii)
Detect Cronobacter (aka E. sakazakii) with the BAX System PCR Assay for Cronobacter to hanress the power of polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This bacteria thrives in matrices and production environments for infant formula and other dried soy and dairy products. Customers worldwide have adopted the BAX® system, for the dramatic impact of reducing false-positive results, minimizing the need to re-test, reducing employee training and accelerating the time to market, to ensure safe and wholesome products are provided to consumers
Benefits
- Delivers next-day results with clear yes-or-no in 3.5 hours
- Offers automated DNA analysis instead of subjective plate counts
- Reduces false-positive results, minimizing need for retesting
Specifications
- Targets: Cronobacter spp (formerly known as E. sakazakii)
- Matrices: Powdered infant formula, dry dairy and soy ingredients, environmentals
- Enrichment time: 23-25 hours, depending on food type, sample volume and enrichment media
- PCR time: 3.5 hours
- Detection level: 10^5 cfu/mL, after enrichment
Catalog No.
Legacy Order Code | Hygiena Product Code | Description | Quantity |
D11801836 | KIT2001 | BAX® System Assay for Cronobacter | 96 tests per kit |
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- BAX® System Standard Cronobacter (E. sakazakii) Assay
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Validated Matrices for BAX® System Assays
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Cronobacter(E. sakazakii) |
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Assay |
Approved Matrices |
Validation Reference |
BAX® System PCR Assay for Cronobacter (E. sakazakii) KIT2001 (Kit #D11801836) |
Powdered infant formula, dry dairy and soy ingredients, environmentals, environmental sponges | Internally Validated |
Dairy (dry ingredients), environmentals (food production), powdered infant formula, soy ingredients | Health Canada #MFLP‐27 |
Fit For Purpose Applications Data for BAX® System Cronobacter Assays
Product Category |
Product |
Assays |
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Dairy and Ingredients |
Milk based + DHA and ARA |
Cronobacter |
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Soy-based + DHA and ARA |
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Powdered Infant formula |
Cronobacter |
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Dry Dairy and Soy Ingredients |
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Enviromentals |
Sponge |
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