Advanced Diagnostics for Safer Food
Innovative diagnostic solutions that help detect foodborne risks, improve quality control, and strengthen food safety across the production process.
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Products
Pathogen
VIDAS® and mini VIDAS® are automated food pathogen detection systems designed to provide reliable and efficient microbiological screening for food and environmental samples. Using Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay (ELFA) technology and ready-to-use reagents, the systems can detect major foodborne hazards including Salmonella, Listeria spp., Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli O157, Campylobacter, and staphylococcal enterotoxins. Their flexible, multiparametric design helps laboratories standardize routine testing while delivering rapid and traceable results backed by internationally recognized validation methods.
Bacterial Identification
VITEK® 2 Compact and API® provide complementary solutions for accurate microbial identification in food and industrial laboratories. API® uses established biochemical identification strips for manual phenotypic identification, while VITEK® 2 Compact automates the identification process using biochemical cards and an extensive microorganism database. Together, these solutions help laboratories identify and confirm a broad range of bacteria, yeasts, and other microorganisms while improving workflow efficiency, traceability, and consistency in microbiological testing.
Enumeration
TEMPO® is an automated enumeration platform designed to simplify and accelerate the analysis of food quality indicators in food products and environmental samples. Based on the Most Probable Number (MPN) principle and a miniaturized card containing 48 wells, TEMPO® automates key stages of microbial enumeration while reducing manual preparation and eliminating the need for serial dilution. The system supports testing for parameters such as total aerobic flora, Bacillus cereus, Campylobacter, coliforms, E. coli, and other quality indicators, helping laboratories improve productivity, traceability, and process control.
Commercial Sterility
CHEMUNEX® D-COUNT® is an ultra-rapid microbial detection and enumeration system designed for commercial sterility testing and quality control throughout food and beverage production. Using flow cytometry and automated viable-cell labeling technology, D-COUNT® detects bacteria, yeasts, molds, and spores in raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. Its rapid and objective testing approach can significantly shorten traditional incubation and product-release times, making it particularly useful for UHT dairy products, plant-based beverages, juices, desserts, fermented products, and other applications where early spoilage detection is critical.
Beverage Spoilage Test
VERIFLOW™ and GENE-UP® provide rapid molecular solutions for detecting microorganisms that can compromise beverage quality and shelf life. VERIFLOW™ uses DNA Signature Capturing Technology and ready-to-use assays for identifying spoilage organisms in beer, wine, and juice, while GENE-UP® uses real-time PCR technology for rapid and sensitive microbial detection. These solutions help beverage producers identify contamination earlier in the production process, support faster corrective action, and protect product consistency and brand quality.
Environmental Monitoring
AIR IDEAL® 3P® is an active air-sampling system designed to detect viable airborne microorganisms as part of environmental monitoring programs. The compact system draws controlled volumes of air onto standard prepared culture media, allowing laboratories and production facilities to assess microbial air quality in critical areas. With adjustable sampling volumes, validated air-circuit decontamination, high microorganism recovery, and an easy-to-use design, AIR IDEAL® 3P® provides a reliable way to monitor hygiene conditions and identify potential sources of airborne contamination.
Sample Preparation
High-quality analysis in the food microbiology lab requires effective food sample preparation.
bioMérieux proposes an innovative range of solutions to automate your sample preparation from enrichment broth to dilution and blending of the food sample. The bioMérieux sample preparation optimizes your lab organization by saving labor time and space. With accurate and repeatable devices the quality of your lab is enhanced and standardized to be compliant with ISO11133, ISO7218, ISO6887, GMP…
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DILUMAT® Automated Sample Dilution
DILUMAT® is an automated gravimetric dilutor designed to simplify and standardize sample preparation for microbiological testing. It provides fast, accurate dilution of food samples, helping laboratories improve consistency, efficiency, and traceability while reducing manual handling.
MASTERCLAVE® Media Preparator Broth and Culture Media Preparation
MASTERCLAVE® is an automated culture media preparation system designed for the efficient preparation and sterilization of microbiological media. It provides controlled heating, mixing, cooling, and dispensing to help laboratories achieve consistent media quality while simplifying routine preparation.
SMASHER® Sample Blender High Performance Blender
SMASHER® is a high-performance laboratory blender designed to rapidly homogenize food samples before microbiological analysis. Its efficient blending action produces consistent sample homogenization while helping reduce preparation time and support reliable downstream testing.
