Measuring cronobacter in infant formula powder

摘要

A new molecular detection method for cronobacter - a pathogen often found in powdered infant formula that can cause fatal infections - has been introduced by 3M Food Safety. It is claimed to save two-to-four days during the testing process. The 3M Molecular Detection Assay 2 joins four other assays, for salmonella, E,colI O157, listeria and Listeria monocytogenes, available from the company.