Innovative Microbiological Testing Solutions

Microbiological analysis is important in determining the safety and quality of food. Conventional methods can be labor-intensive, time-consuming, and costly; advances in these methods have been limited to the development of instruments and culture media. In this age of innovative technology, rapid systems in microbiological testing are readily available. These systems minimize human involvement, provide rapid results, and reduce costs. However, it is empirical that the tools used are accurate, sensitive, and efficient.

PARAMETERS
The following are some information on the most common food pathogens according to the US FDA:
BASICS Widespread occurrence in animals, especially in poultry and swine. It is an important environmental contaminant in food producing facilities.
SOURCES Raw and undercooked eggs, raw meat, poultry, seafood, raw milk, dairy products, fresh produce, and the environment
SYMPTOMS Diarrhea, fever, vomiting, headache, nausea, and stomach cramps.
Must-Know: Symptoms can be more severe for people in high-risk groups, such as pregnant women.
INCUBATION 12 to 72 hours after eating food contaminated with as few as 15 to 20 cells.
DURATION 6 to 48 hours
BASICS A group of bacteria that can produce a variety of deadly toxins
SOURCES Meat (undercooked or raw hamburger), uncooked produce, raw milk, unpasteurized juice, and contaminated water
SYMPTOMS Severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and nausea. It can also manifest as non-bloody diarrhea or be symptomless.
Must-Know: E. coli O157:H7 can cause permanent kidney damage which can lead to death in young children.
INCUBATION Usually 3 to 4 days after ingestion, but may occur from 1 to 10 days after eating food contaminated with 10 to 100 cells
DURATION 5 to 10 days
BASICS A bacterium that can grow even at refrigerated temperatures.
Must-Know: Listeria is a prolific biofilm producer and environmental contaminant.
SOURCES Refrigerated, ready-to-eat foods (meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy – unpasteurized milk and milk products or foods made with unpasteurized milk).
SYMPTOMS Fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, meningitis, and miscarriages
Must-Know: Listeria can cause serious illness or death in pregnant women, fetuses, and newborns.
INCUBATION 9 to 48 hours after ingestion, but may occur up to 6 weeks after eating food contaminated with  approximately 1,000 cells
DURATION Variable
BASICS Must-Know: Children under age one (1) have the highest rate of campylobacteriosis.
Unborn babies and infants are more susceptible on first exposure to this bacterium. In addition, there is a low threshold for seeking medical care for infants. Campylobacteriosis is identified as an antecedent infection associated with Guillain-Barre syndrome, an auto-immune disorder.
SOURCES Raw milk, untreated water, raw and undercooked meat, poultry, or shellfish
SYMPTOMS Diarrhea (sometimes bloody), stomach cramps, fever, muscle pain, headache, and nausea
INCUBATION Generally 2 to 5 days after eating food contaminated with approximately 500 cells
DURATION 2 to 5 days
Rapid Microbiological Testing Solutions

Glenwood Technologies' wide array of rapid microbiological test kits for pathogens, spoilage, and indicator organisms can help food producers rapidly detect and quantify the level of microbial contamination in food and other products.

Microbiological Testing

ANSR® - Amplified Nucleic Single-Temperature Reaction

Innovation in Rapid Pathogen Diagnostics

ANSR® provides rapid molecular pathogen detection in as fast as 10 minutes post-enrichment. This platform's unique technology minimizes matrix effects as compared to conventional methods in food and environmental pathogen tests.
Features & Benefits

  • Rapid results
    • 10 minutes for Salmonella spp., E. coli O157:H7, and L. monocytogenes
    • 18 minutes for Listeria and Campylobacter spp.
  • Simple and easy-to-use with minimal requirements
  • AOAC-approved
    • AOAC OMA 2013.14 as confirmatory method for Salmonella spp.
    • AOAC-RI PTM for the rest of the parameters
Microbiological Testing

ANSR® Listeria Right Now™

Enrichment-free Listeria Detection in less than an hour

ANSR® Listeria Right Now™ is an innovation that detects low numbers of Listeria spp. – including L. monocytogenes – in environmental samples without enrichment in less than an hour.

Features & Benefits

  • Rapid results
  • Simple and easy-to-use with minimal requirements
  • NSF-evaluated
  • 2018 CFIA Innovation Awardee in France
Microbiological Testing

Soleris® and BioLumix®

Automated Real-Time Systems for Routine Microbiological Testing

The Soleris® system is a rapid optical system for the detection of microbial contamination based on an innovative application of classic microbiology. The optical assay measures microbial growth by monitoring pH and other biochemical reactions that generate a color change, as microorganisms in the broth grow and metabolize nutrients. The results are monitored by the system providing an alert for samples that are out of specification. Sensitivity ranges from a single organism per vial to 108 cfu/mL (upper limit). The Soleris® system is applicable for food and feed manufacturers. Some parameters include Alicyclobacillus (ACB), Coliforms, Lactic Acid Bacteria, Osmophilic Yeast, Yeast and Mold, E. coli, and Total Viable Count.

BioLumix® provides accurate and rapid microbiological answers in a complete system approach using an inexpensive and simple format. The new patented technology is based on monitoring changes in a broth medium in which target microorganisms grow and are detected by changes in color or fluorescence. The reagents or the sensor change their color or fluorescence as metabolic processes take place. These changes are detected by an optical sensor and are monitored 10 times per hour. BioLumix® is available for nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. Some parameters include Gram Negative Bacteria, Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, and, Staphylococcus aureus.

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Features & Benefits

  • Simplified methodology with rapid results
  • Automated technology for higher throughput
  • Release inventory faster
  • React to contamination at the fastest time possible
Microbiological Testing

CompactDry™

Ready-to-Use Chromogenic Media Plates

CompactDry™ is a ready-to-use chromogenic media plates that provides rapid and accurate results while eliminating laborious media preparation and sterilization. It has the widest range of parameters including Total Count, E. coli and coliforms, Staphylococcus aureus, Yeast & Molds, Salmonella, and others.
For the full list of available parameters, kindly contact us.
Features & Benefits

  • Convenient - self-diffusing media that does not require pressing, spreading, and tilting of plates
  • Storage-Efficient - robust, stackable plates with shelf life of up to 2 years at room temperature
  • Fast & Accurate - provides results in as fast as 24 hours for most parameters
  • Approved by AOAC, MicroVal, NordVal, and HPFB Health Canada

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Microbiological Testing

Reveal® 2.0

Your Strip Solution to Pathogen Detection

Reveal® 2.0 Food Pathogen System is a lateral flow immunochromatographic assay that provides rapid recovery of the target pathogen - E. coli  O157:H7, Listeria, Salmonella, and Group D1 Salmonella (including Salmonella Enteritidis) - in qualitative results.
Features & Benefits

  • Easy-to-use lateral flow format
  • No reader required
  • Rapid and accurate qualitative testing
  • AOAC-approved
Microbiological Testing

ST-Tuve®

Environmental Microbial Detection Kits

ST-Tuve® swabbing kits: self-contained units that detect bacteria – E. coli / coliforms, Salmonella, or Staphylococcus aureus – on surfaces, and are used as an indicator of both contamination and surface cleanliness. It is simple and easy to use with qualitative results based on color reaction in 12 to 24 hours.

Features & Benefits

  • Rapid - results are available for tentative reading in as fast as 12 hours
  • Cost-Effective - low-cost alternative to other pathogen test kits
  • Easy to Interpret - qualitative results based on color change
  • Simple - no need for complicated equipment
  • Self-contained with built-in sterilizing solution
Microbiological Testing

Neogen® Filter and Ampoules

The Neogen® Filter test system utilizes 2 mL, ready-to-use ampouled media to enumerate and detect a wide variety of microorganisms in liquid samples.

The following are the available media and filters:
  • Ampouled Medium, M-ENDO Broth
  • Ampouled Medium, M-Green Yeast and Fungi Broth
  • Ampouled Medium, MI Broth
  • Ampouled Medium, m-TGE Broth
  • Ampouled Medium, PRY Broth
  • Ampouled Medium, Orange Serum Broth
  • Neogen Filter, White
  • Neogen Filter, Black

Conventional Microbiological Test Kits

Catering to varying requirements and industries, Glenwood Technologies, offers a wide array of culture media parameters for conventional testing needs.

Microbiological Testing

Acumedia®

Acumedia® are high-quality dehydrated culture media (DCM) products ideal for industria, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food safety, and life science applications. Acumedia® has highly flexible operations, enabling the production of high-value DCM of consistent quality. All materials used for the production of each culture medium are subjected to rigorous quality assurance process, ensuring optimum performance of all culture media products. Acumedia's product profile now extends to over 400 formulations, which conform to International Organization for Standardization (ISO), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopeia (EP), and Japanese Pharmacopeia (JP) specifications for regulatory microbiology testing requirements using traditional microbiology.

Microbiological Testing

BIOMARK™

BIOMARK™ dehydrated culture media brand is a high quality media for clinical dairy, food & beverage, veterinary and water & wastewater companies or institutions. BIOMARK™  products are subjected to a vigorous quality assurance process earning it an/ ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2003 certifications, further proving its consistency and superiority.

BIOMARK™  offers a wide range of parameters. Contact us for more details.

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