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02.09.2020 - Microbiology

Quickly and reliably detect Listeria monocytogenes in food

With the new rapid method "TentaSpeed L. mono" developed by BAV INSTITUTE, low bacterial counts of Listeria spp. and/or Listeria monocytogenes can be detected within 6 hours.

The detection of the bacteria in the new 6-hour rapid method "TentaSpeed L. mono" is based on RT-PCR, as is the 24-hour method. However, in this rapid method, several steps are performed to concentrate the bacteria prior to detection.

The procedure has been successfully tested for various food groups, such as meat and meat products, fish and fish products, dairy products and cheese, salads, delicatessen, and convenience products. The detection limit of the procedure is < 20 CFU/g.

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