Food

Dreissena polymorpha detection test kit by using qPCR. The zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) is a small freshwater mussel. The zebra mussel has been accidentally introduced to numerous other areas and has become an invasive species in many countries worldwide. They disrupt the ecosystems by monotypic colonization, and damage harbors and waterways, ships and boats, and water treatment and power plants.

Detection test kit of Equus spp., by using qPCR. Food fraud is gaining interest due to global repercussions on economic, social and health risks. the test is designed for the Detection test kit of meat in both raw and processed products from horses and related species of the genus Equus.

Detection test kit of Escherichia coli O157:H7 by using qPCR. Escherichia coli O157:H7 is an enterohemorrhagic strain of the bacterium Escherichia coli and a cause of illness through food. Infection may lead to hemorrhagic diarrhea, and to kidney failure. Transmission is via the fecal-oral route, and most illness has been through undercooked, contaminated ground beef or ground pork being eaten.

Detection test kit of Foodborne Poisoning (Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes and shiga toxins 1 and 2) by using qPCR. Foodborne poisoning is any illness resulting from food contaminated with a disease-causing agent such as pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or parasites. The foodborne illness usually arises from improper handling, preparation, or food storage. Good hygiene practices before, during, and after food preparation can reduce the chances of contracting an illness. The action of monitoring food, to ensure that it will not cause foodborne illness, is known as food safety. As bacteria are a common cause of foodborne illness, there are three main targets controlled by food safety normative: Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, and more recently the Shiga toxigenic group of Escherichia coli (STEC). Shiga toxins have many names, which can be used interchangeably (shiga toxins, shiga-like toxins, cytotoxins, verocytotoxins, verotoxins). STEC live in the guts of ruminant animals, including cattle, goats, sheep, deer, and elk.

Detection test kit of Foodborne Poisoning (Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Shiga toxin 1 Escherichia coli, Shiga toxin 2 Escherichia coli and eae Escherichia coli) by using qPCR. Foodborne poisoning is any illness resulting from food contaminated with a disease-causing agent such as pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or parasites. The action of monitoring food, to ensure that it will not cause foodborne illness, is known as food safety. As bacteria are a common cause of foodborne illness, there are three main targets controlled by food safety normative: Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes and more recently the Shiga toxigenic group of Escherichia coli (STEC).

Fusarium oxysporum detection test kit by using qPCR. Fusarium oxysporum is an ascomycete fungus, which many strains within the F. oxysporum complex are pathogenic to plants, especially in agricultural settings. F. oxysporum is not discriminating, they can cause disease in nearly every agriculturally important plant. While collectively, plant pathogenic F. oxysporum strains have a broad host range, individual isolates usually cause disease only in a narrow range of plant species.

Gluten detection test kit by using qPCR. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder associated with an intolerance to gluten proteins mainly present in wheat, barley, and rye. Methods are required to detect the presence of gluten contamination in food samples.

Legionella pneumophila by using qPCR. Legionella pneumophila is the primary human pathogenic bacterium in this group and is the causative agent of legionellosis or Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia. L. pneumophila is found naturally in most freshwater sources, including lakes, ponds, and rivers. It is found in cooling towers, plumbing systems, water heaters, and warm water spas. It has also been isolated from soil samples.

Legionella species by using qPCR. The genus Legionella is a pathogenic group of gram negative bacterium that includes the species L. pneumophila, the causative agent of Legionnaires Disease, and L. longbeachae which causes Pontiac Fever. Legionella is common in many environments, including soil and aquatic systems. In humans, the species L. pneumophila invades and replicates in macrophages.

Listeria innocua detection test kit by using qPCR. Listeria innocua is harmless to other organisms. It lacks the 10-kb virulence locus, present in L. monocytogenes, that is needed for pathogenicity. It is widely found in the environment (such as soil) and food sources. Can survive in extreme pH and temperature, as well as high salt concentration.

Listeria ivanovii detection test kit by using qPCR. Listeria ivanovii it behaves like L. monocytogenes but is found almost exclusively in ruminants (mainly sheep). Infection with L. ivanovii can lead to septicemic disease with enteritis, neonatal sepsis and even abortion. Pregnant ruminants are therefore most at risk. Human zoonosis is described but extremely rare.

Detection test kit of the species Listeria monocytogenes by using qPCR. Due to Listeria monocytogenes pathogenicity cuases meningitis in newborns (acquired transvaginally), pregnant mothers are often advised not to eat soft cheeses such as Brie, Camembert, feta, and fresh white cheese, which may be contaminated with and permit growth of L. monocytogenes. It is the third-most-common cause of meningitis in newborns.

Detection test kit of Maize and 35S promoter, by using duplex qPCR. The kit detects the presence of 35S and Maize-specific DNA sequences in all kinds of foods. The Cauliflower Mosaic Virus 35S promoter is present in all soy and maize genetically modified organisms (GMO) approved in European Union, and the majority of GMO events approved in other countries.

Detection test kit of meat from mammals, by using qPCR. Food fraud is gaining interest due to global repercussions on economic, social and health risks. Available detection techniques cannot detect more than one kind of adulterant or are ineffective at testing processed food. Mammals Test allows mammal meat detection by solving disadvantages usually present in other detection methods.

Detection test kit of genetically modified maize MON810 from Monsanto by using qPCR. The MON810 corn is a genetically modified maize used around the world. It is a Zea mays line known as YieldGard from the company Monsanto.

Pathogens responsible of brown rot Monilinia fructicola, Monilinia laxa, Monilinia fructigena and Monilinia polystroma detection test kit by using qPCR. Brown rot is one of the most destructive diseases of stone fruits, such as peach, nectarine, apricot, cherry, and plum. Monilia polystroma (formerly lumped into M. fructigena), cause brown rot on members of the Rosaceae. M. fructicola colonizes blossoms, twigs and fruit, primarily on Prunus spp., but also on pome fruit or other Rosaceae. M. laxa can colonize blossoms, twigs and fruit. M. fructigena is primarily a problem on the fruit of apple, pear, and other pome fruits.