Bio-Rad Launches High Performance Food Safety Solution for Powdered Infant Formula and Related Dairy Ingredients
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. recently announced the launch of its PIF Supplement for the enrichment of Enterobacteriaceae, in particular Salmonella spp. and Cronobacter spp., in powdered infant formula—with or without probiotics—dairy ingredients, and cereal. It can also be used in testing environmental samples from production areas. The PIF Supplement was developed to be paired with Bio-Rad’s iQ-Check Real-Time PCR Test Kits and RAPID'Chromogenic Media to yield a highly performant method.
The Bio-Rad PIF Supplement meets the growing demand from dairy producers, such as infant formula manufacturers and service labs, to test for Salmonella and Cronobacter in large sample sizes. It provides unrivaled performance and meets the strict quality requirements of the industry in a cost-effective manner. To optimize recovery of the pathogens, the supplement inhibits background flora, such as lactic acid bacteria, bifidobacteria, and other gram-positive bacteria.