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Resources on Ensuring Consumer Safety

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Food Safety & Quality Resources

View the articles below to learn more about the importance of diagnostics in ensuring consumer safety in the Food & Beverage industry.

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Victory Brewing Company Improving Brewing Quality Assurance Processes with BREWPRO™

Since 1996, Victory Brewing Company has been brewing creative, flavorful beers with whole-flower hops. The brewery is always improving, especially when it comes to quality assurance. In 2014, the company adopted BREWPAL™ powered by VERIFLOW® technology to detect the spoilage organisms Pediococcus and Lactobacillus faster. Moving from a traditional plated method to VERIFLOW® shortened the testing process from 5–7 days to 3 hours.

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STEC in Focus: Navigating Risk, Regulation, and Rapid Detection

Watch the replay and understand the risks of STEC with innovative new detection tools. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) remains a critical concern in food safety, with evolving regulations and increasing pressure on producers to ensure rapid, reliable detection. In this 45-minute webinar, experts from bioMérieux - David Tomas-Fornes, Jean-Philippe Tourniaire, and Alexandra Lipski - shared the latest insights into STEC risk, regulatory expectations, and how cutting-edge technologies are transforming detection workflows.

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Environmental Monitoring Program: A Step By Step Guide

This white paper outlines the reasons why you should implement an environmental pathogen management program in your food plant.

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Heat-Resistant Molds 101: Fundamentals and Prevention Strategies for Better Beverage Quality

In this on-demand webinar, hear from Dr. Emilia Rico (BCN Research Laboratories) and Chris McNamara (Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc) as they discuss the fundamentals of viable heat-resistant molds. They'll explore how heat-resistant molds can survive pasteurization and affect the quality of beverages, raw materials, and ultimately your brand and bottom line.

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Root Cause Analysis, A new era thanks to Genomics

Following EFSA scientific opinion publication on the “Persistence of microbiological hazards in food & feed production and processing environment”, we sat together with scientific experts from bioMérieux and Kersia to understand the implication of this publication on the daily work of the food industry and how we can assist you in going beyond this scientific opinion.

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Environmental Pathogen Monitoring: An Introduction Guide

In this white paper, let author Jack van der Sanden explain how a strict routine of plant health checks would detect anomalies more quickly and avoid many problems.

Webinar - Automated Food Pathogen Detection with VIDAS KUBE

How Is VIDAS® KUBE™ Transforming Food Pathogen Detection?

Watch the replay of the Webinar and Discover VIDAS® KUBE™, the latest evolution in immunoassay testing, designed to bring simplicity, efficiency, and reliability to your laboratory. This next-generation system builds on the trusted legacy of VIDAS, offering enhanced automation, improved workflow integration, and an intuitive user experience. In this session, our experts will guide you through: ✅ The key innovations of VIDAS KUBE ✅ How it simplifies day-to-day operations ✅ Real-world applications and benefits for your lab

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Molecular Innovations for Food Pathogen Testing

✅Discover the latest trends and innovations in Molecular Testing. ✅Learn about the potential cost savings and efficiency improvements that rapid results can bring ✅Learn the range of applications for this PCR real-time pathogen detection solution ✅Discover how this system can decrease cross-contamination risk 

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Optimizing Juice Production Processes & Quality With Dynamic Risk Assessment

Eckes-Granini has trusted D-COUNT® for over 20 years and use it daily to conduct microbiological controls at several critical points. Their quality manager and laboratory manager speak to the value of this strategic partnership in a downloadable interview.

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TEMPO® An innovation in the Laboratory

Danish Crown, a global giant in the food industry, has been relying on bioMérieux for over 15 years to optimize its microbiological analyses.

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Transforming Dairy Lab Operations With TEMPO^® and Automated Quality Indicator Testing

Discover how Precision Biolabs implemented TEMPO®, bioMérieux's fully automated quality indicator enumeration solution, to unlock operational efficiences for high throughput of customer samples and simplify personnel training.

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Scientific Summary. Evaluation of Methods for Identifying Poultry Wing Rinses With Salmonella.

Evaluation of Methods for Identifying Poultry Wing Rinses With Salmonella Concentrations Greater Than or Equal to 10 CFU/mL. According to recent JFP article “Evaluation of Methods for Identifying Poultry Wing Rinses With Salmonella Concentrations Greater Than or Equal to 10 CFU/mL”, GENE-UP QUANT SLM correctly identifies poultry rinses.

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When Data Science Meets Molecular Biology for Fast and Easy Pathogen Source Tracking for Food Industries

Fulfilling the need of a high resolution, fast and easy-to-perform pathogen source tracking solution for the food industry.

Addressing Spoilers in Juice, Concentrate, and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Production

Addressing Spoilers in Juice, Concentrate, and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Production

Watch the replay and learn more about: ✅ bioMérieux, xPRO and our Augmented Diagnostics approach ✅ Spoilers in Non-Alcoholic Beverages: What is it? Why? What is the problem? ✅ A Customer Testimonial about Alicyclobacillus risks and impacts in the beverages industry - BCN Research Laboratories Sebastien Manuel, bioMérieux , bioMérieux

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The Beef Podcast Show: David Tomas & Dr. Vikrant Dutta: STEC Detection in Beef

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, David Tomas and Dr. Vikrant Dutta from bioMérieux explore how regulation, science, and industry challenges intersect in modern beef safety management. From regulation to industry challenges, they explain what PEC, STEC, and E.coli O157:H7 mean for the beef sector—and why it matters. Explore the future of export/import regulations, evolving risks, and the impact of diagnostics to rapidly identify samples containing Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC).

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The Poultry Podcast Show with Dr. Hannes Pouseele: Data Science & Food Safety

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Hannes Pouseele from bioMérieux shares groundbreaking strategies for improving food safety and quality through bioinformatics and data science. Focusing on the poultry industry, he highlights practical applications, the concept of digital twins, and comprehensive approaches to managing supply chains. Discover the tools that are revolutionizing poultry health and production.

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From Insight to Action

Cronobacter sakazakii is a pathogen of increasing importance to customers in Infant Formula products and ingredients because of the health risks it poses for infants. It is a challenging issue that is difficult to manage. C. sakazakii contamination can come from raw materials, the environment, or even found in the process itself.

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Augmented Diagnostics with GENE-UP^®TYPER for faster root cause analysis of Listeria monocytogenes in raw meat products

A dairy product producer needed to assess the quality of milk upon arrival to make rapid decisions. Listeria monocytogenes is the key contaminant of concern in raw milk. Testing the presence of this contaminant is crucial. bioMérieux provided a 2 in 1 solution for routine detection and typing with GENE-UP® TYPER enabled rapid decision making.

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Nature’s Way Adopts Innovative Solutions To Optimize Dietary Supplement Quality Control

Nature’s Way, a leading manufacturer of dietary supplements, adopted the TEMPO® automated enumeration solution and GENE-UP® NUTRAPLEX™ PRO multiplex PCR assay in their quality control laboratories. Learn how this helped them combat the challenges of traditional microbial testing methods and reduce their cost per sample by ~40%.

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Augmented Diagnostics with Pathogen Mapping for better understanding of Listeria monocytogenes contaminations in the salmon production.

A ready-to-eat salmon producer was recurrently encountering Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is a common contaminant in salmon. Testing for this contaminant is especially crucial for smoked salmon as it is a ready-to-eat food. bioMérieux performed Pathogen Mapping, a Whole Genome Sequencing solution (WGS) for strain typing and better understanding of pathogen contaminations

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Exploring Environmental Monitoring: Unveiling Its Benefits

In the intricate landscape of food manufacturing and production, ensuring product safety and quality is paramount. The implementation of a robust and comprehensive environmental monitoring program is essential for achieving these objectives, safeguarding both consumers and the reputation of food factories.

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Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and Metagenomics

All of the information required for a living being to grow, reproduce, and mature is encoded in sequences of 4 building blocks called nucleotides commonly abbreviated as C, G, A, and T) polymerized into long chains contained within cells called deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

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Diamond Pet Food Safety & Quality

This episode of the Food Safety Matters podcast joins Dr. Michele Sayles of Diamond Pet Foods and Dr. Vik Dutta of bioMérieux to discuss the risks, concerns, and solutions for pet food safety and quality control during manufacturing.

Beer Spoiler Management: How to Mitigate the Risk with Game Changing Solution and Services

Improve your quality program with game-changing solutions and advanced genomic approaches for detecting and eradicating beer spoilers in your production environment.

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GENE-UP PRO ACB - Development of a Single Test to Detect Alicyclobacillus Species and Guaiacol Producing Strains

The partnership with Cornell University led to the development of GENE-UP® PRO ACB assay, a PCR multiplex method with a 24-hour enrichment. The assay targets Alicyclobacillus species on the FAM channel and predicts the ability of the species to produce guaiacol on the Cy5 channel. GENE-UP PRO ACB is therefore replacing two tests into one and provides results in 27 hours.

Performance Evaluation of GENE-UP NUTRAPLEX PRO on Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements

Rapid methods such as PCR have been making in-roads into the routine nutraceutical and dietary supplements testing, the potential of multiplex PCR for routine detection of multiple pathogens has yet to be ascertained. The diversity and ever-growing list of matrices in these industries further exacerbates the challenges for such methods and thereby the method compatibility should be reviewed with the adoption of new technology.

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Cronobacter sakazakii: Are You Aligned With the FDA’s Recommendations?

Download this infographic to learn about the FDA's recommendations to enhance Cronobacter risk mitigation efforts.

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Staphylococcal Enterotoxin Testing for Cannabis

Learn about Staphylococcal enterotoxin, contamination, and how testing is essential to protecting consumer health and safety.

SMARTBIOME™ Case Study

Spoiler Investigation - Contamination in Sliced Turkey Breast

Leveraging the SMARTBIOME™ platform, bioMérieux helped a poultry manufacturer identify their root cause of contamination and implement targeted corrective and preventive measures.

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Aerobic Bacteria Testing for Cannabis Safety and Quality

Learn more about determining aerobic bacterial populations in cannabis to indicate quality, shelf-life, and consumer safety.

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Generic E. coli Testing for Cannabis Safety and Quality

Learn about generic E. coli and it's presence in the environment throughout cultivation, processing, and the supply chain.

Aspergillus Testing for Cannabis Safety and Quality

Learn more about Aspergillus mold, its various species, and how it can impact profitability, quality, and brand reputation.

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Coliform Bacteria Testing for Cannabis Safety and Quality

Learn about Coliform bacteria and how testing can improve the safety and quality of cannabis products for consumers.

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Compliance Standards for Cannabis Microbiology Laboratories

Learn about compliance and organizations in the cannabis industry that guide and govern growth, production and sale of products.

Adopt Best Practices To Minimize Cronobacter & Salmonella Risks

Recent recalls due to Cronobacter and Salmonella have prompted the CDC to add Cronobacter to its national list of reportable conditions and the FDA to issue a call-to-action to suppliers and manufacturers to increase focus on risk mitigation efforts.

Aspergillus Survival Guide

Download a copy of our 24-page eBook written by Aspergillus experts Renee Engle-Goodner and Maria McIntyre.

GENE-UP® BREWPRO™ WILD YEAST PLUS Validation & Sensitivity Data

The GENE-UP® BREWPRO™ WILD YEAST PLUS Test Kit is a real-time PCR assay for the detection of wild yeast species capable of causing spoilage in brewery products. The assay utilizes a multiplex detection method which targets novel Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus spoiler genes on the FAM channel, general Saccharomyces species on the HEX channel, Dekkera/Brettanomyces species on the CY5 channel, and an internal amplification control (IAC) on the CY5.5 channel.

TEMPO® Performance Report

TEMPO^® Performance Report

TEMPO®, an automated enumeration method, was evaluated against a plating method across multiple cannabis matrices and microbial contaminants. Data in the study was independently collected at both a cannabis compliance laboratory and cultivation site.

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Inside Cannabis: Why Standardization Matters

The Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation (CPEAR), with contributions from bioMérieux, conducted insightful research addressing the pressing need for standardization in the rapidly expanding cannabis industry. The analysis is synthesized in a comprehensive white paper.