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View article: Understanding the Complexity of Microbiology Method Validation to Meet State-Specific Requirements for Cannabis
Understanding the Complexity of Microbiology Method Validation to Meet State-Specific Requirements for Cannabis Open
Background Federal legislation still prohibits the cultivation, sale, and consumption of cultivars of delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol cannabis (>0.3%); however, as of November 2022, 39 states have legalized cannabis and cannabis derived pr…
View article: Comparison of the Modified Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-Novel Coronavirus Real-Time RT-PCR Method for Detection of Infectious and Heat-Inactivated Virus on Stainless Steel
Comparison of the Modified Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-Novel Coronavirus Real-Time RT-PCR Method for Detection of Infectious and Heat-Inactivated Virus on Stainless Steel Open
Background Infectious Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) was used in the validation of methods for detection of SARS-CoV-2 on stainless-steel surfaces in the AOAC Research Institute Emergency Response Validation p…
View article: Evaluation of the GENE-UP®<i>Salmonella</i> Method for the Detection of <i>Salmonella</i> Species in a Broad Range of Foods and Select Environmental Surfaces: Collaborative Study, First Action 2020.02
Evaluation of the GENE-UP®<i>Salmonella</i> Method for the Detection of <i>Salmonella</i> Species in a Broad Range of Foods and Select Environmental Surfaces: Collaborative Study, First Action 2020.02 Open
Background The GENE-UP®Salmonella assay (Performance Tested MethodSM [PTM] 121802) is a PCR detection method that utilizes fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) hybridization probes for the rapid detection of Salmonella species in …
View article: AOAC-OMA/MicroVal Harmonized Validation of Peel PlateTM EB (<i>Enterobacteriaceae</i> Bacteria), First Action 2018.05
AOAC-OMA/MicroVal Harmonized Validation of Peel PlateTM EB (<i>Enterobacteriaceae</i> Bacteria), First Action 2018.05 Open
Background Peel PlateTM Enterobacteriaceae Bacteria (EB) is dried selective media on a 47 mm plastic plate that produces enzyme substrate colored colonies on rehydration and incubation for 24 h and up to 48 h at 37 ± 1°C. Purpose The metho…
View article: Evaluation of the GENE-UP ® <i>E. coli</i> O157:H7 Method for the Detection of <i>E. coli</i> O157:H7 in Select Foods: Collaborative Study, 2019.03
Evaluation of the GENE-UP ® <i>E. coli</i> O157:H7 Method for the Detection of <i>E. coli</i> O157:H7 in Select Foods: Collaborative Study, 2019.03 Open
Background The GENE-UP® E. coli O157:H7 2 (ECO 2) assay (Performance Tested MethodSM 121805) incorporates Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer hybridization probes into its proprietary PCR technology for the rapid detection of E. coli O1…
View article: Evaluation of the 3M™ Petrifilm™ Rapid <i>E. coli</i>/Coliform Count Plate for the Enumeration of <i>E. coli</i> and Coliforms: Collaborative Study, First Action: 2018.13
Evaluation of the 3M™ Petrifilm™ Rapid <i>E. coli</i>/Coliform Count Plate for the Enumeration of <i>E. coli</i> and Coliforms: Collaborative Study, First Action: 2018.13 Open
Background The 3M™ Petrifilm™ Rapid E. coli/Coliform Count Plate is a selective and differential sample-ready-culture medium designed for the rapid enumeration of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and coliforms in the food and beverage industries…
View article: Matrix Extension Study: <i>Listeria</i> Right Now™ Test for Detection of <i>Listeria</i> spp. from Selected Environmental Surfaces Without Enrichment: AOAC <i>Performance Tested Method</i>SM 081802
Matrix Extension Study: <i>Listeria</i> Right Now™ Test for Detection of <i>Listeria</i> spp. from Selected Environmental Surfaces Without Enrichment: AOAC <i>Performance Tested Method</i>SM 081802 Open
Background: Listeria Right Now™ is a novel, enrichment-free test for the detection of Listeria spp. in swab samples taken from environmental surfaces. Results are available in less than 1 h. In a previous Performance Tested MethodSM (PTM) …
View article: Independent Validation for the Polyskope 1.0 Multiplex Pathogen Detection Assay for the Detection of Shiga Toxin-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> Non-O157 STEC, <i>Escherichia coli</i> O157, <i>Listeria monocytogenes,</i> and <i>Salmonella</i> Species
Independent Validation for the Polyskope 1.0 Multiplex Pathogen Detection Assay for the Detection of Shiga Toxin-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> Non-O157 STEC, <i>Escherichia coli</i> O157, <i>Listeria monocytogenes,</i> and <i>Salmonella</i> Species Open
Background: The Polyskope 1.0 Multiplex Assay is a novel test to simultaneously detect Escherichia coli O157, non-O157 Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC), Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella species in a single enrichment using real-t…
View article: Confirmation and Identification of <i>Salmonella</i> spp., <i>Cronobacter</i> spp., and Other Gram-Negative Organisms by the Bruker MALDI Biotyper Method: Collaborative Study Method Extension to Include <i>Campylobacter</i> Species, Revised First Action 2017.09
Confirmation and Identification of <i>Salmonella</i> spp., <i>Cronobacter</i> spp., and Other Gram-Negative Organisms by the Bruker MALDI Biotyper Method: Collaborative Study Method Extension to Include <i>Campylobacter</i> Species, Revised First Action 2017.09 Open
Background: The Bruker MALDI Biotyper® method utilizes matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight MS for the rapid and accurate identification and confirmation of Gram-negative bacteria from select media types. The alternat…
View article: Independent Validation for the Polyskope 1.0 Multiplex Pathogen Detection Assay for the Detection of Shiga Toxin-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> Non-O157 STEC, <i>Escherichia coli</i> O157, <i>Listeria monocytogenes,</i> and <i>Salmonella</i> Species
Independent Validation for the Polyskope 1.0 Multiplex Pathogen Detection Assay for the Detection of Shiga Toxin-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> Non-O157 STEC, <i>Escherichia coli</i> O157, <i>Listeria monocytogenes,</i> and <i>Salmonella</i> Species Open
Background: The Polyskope 1.0 Multiplex Assay is a novel test to simultaneously detect Escherichia coli O157, non-O157 Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC), Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella species in a single enrichment using real-t…
View article: Confirmation and Identification of <i>Salmonella</i> spp., <i>Cronobacter</i> spp., and Other Gram-Negative Organisms by the Bruker MALDI Biotyper Method: Collaborative Study Method Extension to Include <i>Campylobacter</i> Species, Revised First Action 2017.09
Confirmation and Identification of <i>Salmonella</i> spp., <i>Cronobacter</i> spp., and Other Gram-Negative Organisms by the Bruker MALDI Biotyper Method: Collaborative Study Method Extension to Include <i>Campylobacter</i> Species, Revised First Action 2017.09 Open
Background: The Bruker MALDI Biotyper® method utilizes matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight MS for the rapid and accurate identification and confirmation of Gram-negative bacteria from select media types. The alternat…
View article: Matrix Extension Study: <i>Listeria</i> Right Now™ Test for Detection of <i>Listeria</i> spp. from Selected Environmental Surfaces Without Enrichment
Matrix Extension Study: <i>Listeria</i> Right Now™ Test for Detection of <i>Listeria</i> spp. from Selected Environmental Surfaces Without Enrichment Open
Background: Listeria Right Now™ is a novel, enrichment-free test for the detection of Listeria spp. in swab samples taken from environmental surfaces. Results are available in less than 1 h. In a previous Performance Tested MethodSM (PTM) …
Evaluation of the MC-Media PadTM Yeast and Mold Device for the Enumeration of Yeast and Mold: Collaborative Study, First Action 2018.02 Open
Background: The MC-Media Pad™ Yeast and Mold (YM) is a ready-to use culture device that combines a test pad coated with medium and water-absorption polymers that is designed for the rapid quantification of yeast and mold in food products. …
Validation of the Listeria Right NowTM Test for Detection of Listeria spp. from Selected Environmental Surfaces Without Enrichment Open
Background: Listeria Right NowTM is a novel, enrichment-free molecular method for detection of Listeria spp. in swab samples from environmental surfaces. The test provides results in real time, indicating the current or recent presence of …
View article: The Validation of the VereBeef™ Detection Kit
The Validation of the VereBeef™ Detection Kit Open
VereBeef™ Detection Kit, incorporating both multiplex PCR and microarray technologies on a lab-on-chip platform, is intended for qualitative detection and differentiation of Escherichia coli O157:H7, E. coli O26, E. coli O45, E. coli O103,…
View article: Evaluation of the Solus One <i>Listeria</i> Method for the Detection of <i>Listeria</i> Species on Environmental Surfaces
Evaluation of the Solus One <i>Listeria</i> Method for the Detection of <i>Listeria</i> Species on Environmental Surfaces Open
Background: Solus One Listeria is designed to accurately detect Listeria species (Listeria grayi, L. innocua, L. ivanovii, L. marthii, L. monocytogenes, L. seeligeri, and L. welshimeri) from stainless steel and plastic environmental surfac…
View article: The Validation of the RIDA®QUICK Gliadin for AOAC Research Institute
The Validation of the RIDA®QUICK Gliadin for AOAC Research Institute Open
RIDA®QUICK Gliadin is an immuno-chromatographic test for the detection of gluten in foods, on surfaces, and in Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) waters. This test kit has been adopted as Final Action AOAC INTERNATIONAL Official Methods of AnalysisSM…
View article: Evaluation of the iQ-Check®Salmonella II Assay in Select Foods: Collaborative Study, First Action 2017.06
Evaluation of the iQ-Check®Salmonella II Assay in Select Foods: Collaborative Study, First Action 2017.06 Open
The iQ-Check Salmonella II Real-Time PCR test kit utilizes Salmonella-specific oligonucleotide probes and primers for the rapid and specific detection of Salmonella species in select food types. The alternative method was evaluated by usin…
View article: The Validation of the Sample6 DETECTTM HT/L for AOAC Research Institute
The Validation of the Sample6 DETECTTM HT/L for AOAC Research Institute Open
Background: Listeria spp. are an important foodborne human pathogen because of their ability to cause disease and high mortality in individuals, particularly pregnant women, neonates, the elderly, immunocompromised individuals, and childre…
View article: Evaluation of mericon E. coli O157 Screen Plus and mericon E. coli STEC O-Type Pathogen Detection Assays in Select Foods: Collaborative Study, First Action 2017.05
Evaluation of mericon E. coli O157 Screen Plus and mericon E. coli STEC O-Type Pathogen Detection Assays in Select Foods: Collaborative Study, First Action 2017.05 Open
QIAGEN mericon Escherichia coli O157 Screen Plus and mericon E. coli Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O-Type Pathogen Detection Assays use Real-Time PCR technology for the rapid, accurate detection of E. coli O157 and the “big six” (O2…
View article: Evaluation of the MicroSEQ™ Salmonella spp. Detection Kit with the PrepSEQ™ Rapid Spin Sample Preparation Kit for Detection of Salmonella spp. in Dry Pet Food
Evaluation of the MicroSEQ™ Salmonella spp. Detection Kit with the PrepSEQ™ Rapid Spin Sample Preparation Kit for Detection of Salmonella spp. in Dry Pet Food Open
A method modification validation study was conducted to validate the Applied Biosystems MicroSEQ™ Salmonella spp. Detection Kit for the detection of Salmonella spp. in 375 g samples of dried pet food. The MicroSEQ assay protocol, using the…