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This trio of real-time PCR assays enable food processors, reference labs and government labs to rapidly and reliably detect the Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) most frequently associated with severe foodborne illness in the United States.

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Real-time PCR assays screen for stx and eae to quickly clear negative samples, and differentiate top six pathogenic STEC if present in positive samples.

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The BAX® System real-time PCR assay for detecting E. coli O157:H7 has been certified by the AOAC Research Institute as a Performance Tested Method for testing lettuce, spinach, beef trim and raw ground beef. 

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Developed in collaboration with the USDA ARS, the BAX® System real-time PCR assay quickly and accurately detects E coli O157:H7 in beef and produce. 

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Dual testing for Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 from the same enrichment is possible when using BAX® System MP media. 

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Seafood processors and government labs can use the BAX® System Real-Time PCR Assay for Vibrio to detect 3 species from the same sample in less than 24 hours. 

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Food processors can use the BAX® system to detect Salmonella in both food and environmental samples.

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The BAX® system 24E assays have received certification from AFNOR and AOAC-RI as validated methods for detecting Listeria and Listeria monocytogenes in food and environmental samples with next-day results.  

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PCR assay can be used to detect Listeria species in both food and environmental samples using non-proprietary enrichment media.

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This real-time PCR assay, developed in alliance with Applied Biosystems, is the latest addition to the award-winning BAX® system line of genetic-based diagnostic solutions for the food industry

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The BAX® System Q7 incorporates innovative PCR technology to offer advanced DNA-based detection for food safety and quality testing.

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Speed, accuracy and ease of use make the BAX® system a powerful part of quality control processes in the food industry.

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Tableted PCR reagents make the BAX® detection system easy, quick and cost-effective.

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A winning combination for the food industry -- The BAX® system for reliable detection of bacteria and the RiboPrinter® system for identification of serotypes, with discrimination at the strain level.

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The automated RiboPrinter® system identifies and characterizes bacteria through genetic "fingerprinting."

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The RiboPrinter®' system enables efficient and consistent identification of bacteria with powerful characterization for discrimination at the strain level.

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DuPont™ StatMedia™ soluble packets are unit-dose, gamma-irradiated packets of nutrient powder wrapped in water-soluble film for fast, easy and flexible enrichment broth preparation.

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The DuPont™ Lateral Flow System provides presumptive results on antibody-coated test strips.

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George Tice, R&D director, DuPont Qualicon Diagnostics, signs joint development agreement with Dr. Jong Yoon Chun, founder and CEO of Seegene, Inc. to develop new, highly multiplexed food safety tests.

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The Hans Kissle team -- Craig Drinkwater, director of sales; Eric lane, plant manager; Andreia Urel, quality control manager; Ken Venti, CEO; and Robin Beane, director of operations -- accept the 11th annual Food Quality Award with Ken Potuznik, associate publisher, Food Quality magazine, and Megan DeStefano, global marketing manager, DuPont Nutrition and Health.

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Joshua McCallum, director of food safety , and Joe Darden, vice president of food safety, accept the 10th annual Food Quality Award for Mastronardi Produce. Presenting the award are Ken Potuznik, associate publisher Food Quality magazine, Marcos Cantharino, global business director DuPont Qualicon, and Megan DeStefano, global marketing manager DuPont Qualicon. Keynote speaker C. Harold King, senior manager of food and product safety Chick-fil-A, was also present at the reception and ceremony hosted by DuPont Qualicon at the Food Safety Summit in Washington, D.C. 

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Tina Conklin, corporate quality assurance manager, and Dan Lennon, president/CEO for Michigan Turkey Producers, accept the 9th annual Food Quality award. Keynote speaker R. Dale Morton, director for Pepsico global product integrity, was also present at the reception and ceremony hosted by DuPont Qualicon at the Food Safety Summit in Washington, D.C.

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Mark Wright and Dan White from Fieldale Farms Further Processing division accept the 8th annual Food Quality Award from Food Quality magazine and sponsor DuPont Qualicon at a reception ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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Celebrating the 7th annual Food Quality Award are Marcos Cantharino, director DuPont Qualicon global sales & marketing; Craig Binetti, president DuPont Nutrition & Health; Mike DeSmet, West Liberty Foods vice-president food safety & quality;  Paul Hall, West Liberty Foods chairman of the board; LeAnn Smith, West Liberty Foods senior manager of regulatory and customer compliance; and Rick Biros, founder of Food Quality magazine.

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Celebrating the 6th annual Food Quality award to Hormel Foods are Rick Biros, publisher of Food Quality magazine; William F. Snyder, senior VP of supply chain at Hormel Foods; Ravi Ramadhar, director of new business at DuPont Qualicon; Bryan Farnsworth, VP of quality management at Hormel Foods; and Kevin Huttman, president of DuPont Qualicon.

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Winners Neal Apple and Vanessa Cook from Tyson Food Safety and Laboratory Service Network, and Shane Sampels from SYSCO Corporation are presented the 2005 Food Quality Award by Rick Biros, publisher of Food Quality magazine and Kevin Huttman, president of DuPont Qualicon.

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Eldon Roth (center), CEO of Beef Products, Inc. accepts 4th Annual Food Quality award from Food Quality Magazine publisher Rick Biros and DuPont Qualicon president Kevin Huttman.

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Kevin Huttman, DuPont Qualicon, and Lu Yong, Beijing Municipal Center for Food Safety Monitoring, agree to use the BAX® system for Beijing food safety supervision tasks in 2008.

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Located in Wilmington, Delaware, DuPont Qualicon provides innovative, science-based diagnostic products that can reduce the impact of pathogens and other unwelcome organisms in food and pharmaceuticals.

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