Rapid Testing Methodologies - What to Consider.

摘要

This presentation will focus on current Food Safety testing methodologies for Pathogenic bacteria and toxins, potentially found in Ready To Eat (RTE) foods and environmental samples. We will review state-of-the-art methods for NASA, concerning detection of microorganisms in the environment, water and in foods. During the presentation we will also examine sample preparations, detection limits, relative false negatives rates, complex matrices (spices, chocolates, etc) and the pro's and con's of each technology. Food microbiology is important for crew health and our space missions must be free of food borne illnesses.