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Microbial Testing is Critical for Food Safety 

As the global population continues to grow, ensuring food safety is crucial for maintaining access to safe foods and protecting public health. One of the most common methods used in food analysis is microbial testing, which helps detect harmful pathogens that can contaminate food. Foodborne pathogens include harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause illness when ingested. Some well-known examples are Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and salmonella.

Conducting thorough testing is vital to prevent outbreaks and ensure safety. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), STEC O157 alone is linked to approximately 97,000 illnesses, 3,270 hospitalizations, and 30 deaths each year in the United States. These concerning figures emphasize the urgent need for effective microbial testing in the food industry. 

Trust Redipor Culture Media for Accurate Detection 

Within our wide range of prepared media products, we offer our formulas specifically designed to meet the requirements of testing for foodbourne pathogens. Our Redipor Colorex STEC medium, for example, is a selective chromogenic culture medium intended for use in qualitative direct detection, differentiation and presumptive identification of Shiga-like-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC).

Contact us today to learn more about the AnalytiChem products for microbial testing of food in your region.

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