With the COMPASS® Listeria method, Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria spp. detected in human food products and environmental samples.
LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN READY-TO-EAT FOOD
Listeria monocytogenes is the causative agent of listeriosis, an infection that is sometimes fatal. Listeria monocytogenes is common and can be found, in varying numbers, in almost all raw materials: vegetables, fruit, fish, meat and milk. Because Listeria readily establishes itself in the food production environment, this pathogen is often found on surfaces that are difficult to clean. Contamination of products is possible via those contaminated surfaces (e.g. slicing machines).
THE BENEFITS OF COMPASS LISTERIA
- RAPID: negative screening in 44 hours and confirmation of L. monocytogens in only 6 hours.
- SIMPLE AND ECONOMIC: easily adaptable protocol for all laboratory organisations.
- PERFORMANCE: Absence of secondary enrichment and excellent selectivity of COMPASS®Listeria Agar for reading and optimal counting
- EASY: Clear distiction between colonies of Listeria monocytogenes (BLUE WITH halo) and colonies of Listeriaspp. (BLUE WITHOUT halo)
