Our microbiology solutions bring together the best in food quality and safety testing. They include market-leading molecular instrumentation, sample preparation capability, PCR technology, and lab equipment and plasticware for foodborne pathogen and quality indicator detection as well as traditional culture media and biochemical or immunological tests.

Supporting the food safety workflow

Our goal at Thermo Fisher Scientific is to provide customers with all the ingredients they need for success in food safety testing. That is why we have a proven microbiology solution for every step of the food testing workflow. Whether this is a product we manufacture ourselves or supply from a reliable supplier partner, we serve and support our customers as a one-stop source from sample collection to confirmation.

 

The workflow

 

Sample handling and preparation

Sample handling and preparation

Simplify and standardise your food sample handling when preparing dilutions for direct testing or enrichment. Thermo Scientific preparation solutions are designed to maximise efficiency and save time.

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Sample enrichment

Sample enrichment
 

Choose easier, safer and more streamlined culture media preparation when preparing dilutions for direct testing or enrichment of food samples.

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Detection and quantification

Detection and quantification

Detect and quantify food quality indicator organisms, spoilage organisms, and bacterial foodborne pathogens with a broad choice of methods from traditional, selective, and differential agar media to rapid, real-time PCR assays.

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Confirmation and identification

Confirmation and identification

Differentiate and confirm microorganisms for food safety and quality testing—in solid or liquid media at genus, species, and serovar levels—with a range of products that use either biochemical or immunological characteristics.

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Essential food safety testing

 

Environmental monitoring

Environmental monitoring

Monitoring the environment of a food production plant is vital, as surfaces are often sources of contamination. Food preparation surfaces, equipment and vents need to be swabbed and tested for contamination of pathogenic bacteria, such as Listeria or Salmonella.

Our wide array of pathogen detection products provide you with easy surface sample processing solutions that detect and enumerate these pathogens.

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Quality control

Quality control

Ensure reproducible and consistent microbiology testing for your food products with stringent quality control methods and quality control material that you can trust. Reliable and easy to use quality control products.


 

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Visibly simple food pathogen testing - simple workflows designed to get results

Visibly simple food pathogen testing - simple workflows designed to get results

Our new easy-to-use tools for the Thermo Scientific™ SureTect™ PCR System have been designed specifically to enhance each step of the SureTect PCR Assay workflow, reducing hands-on time and the risk of operator error and providing a superior user handling experience.

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Food Safety and Authenticity Webinar Hub

Food Safety and Authenticity Webinar Hub

Explore our Food Safety and Authenticity Webinar Hub to learn about the latest issues and trends within food microbiology testing.

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Buffered peptone water

Buffered Peptone
Water 

Pre-enrich food samples prior to the isolation of Salmonella species using Thermo Scientific Oxoid Buffered Peptone Water (Dehydrated). Buffered Peptone Water is a non-selective pre-enrichment medium. It also provides conditions for resuscitation of cells that have been injured by processes of food preservation

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DiluFlux Pro Automated Gravimetric Dilutor

DiluFlux Pro Automated
Gravimetric Dilutor

Accurately dispense broth medium into suitable containers for food testing using the Thermo Scientific DiluFlux Pro Automated Gravimetric Dilutor. DiluFlux Pro Dilutors are compact, easy-to-use, and designed to deliver precise quantities of diluents rapidly with the touch of a button, so that you can work more confidently and accurately. 

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QuantStudio 5 Food Safety Real-Time PCR System

QuantStudio 5 Food Safety
Real-Time PCR System

Carry out rapid food protection testing with the Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Food Safety Real-Time PCR System. The affordable and easy-to-use system is ideal for users who need superior performance, maximum dye versatility, and security options in a real time PCR system.

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Areas of food testing
Poultry Pathogen Testing
Meat Pathogen Testing
Dairy Pathogen Testing
Seafood Pathogen Testing
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Sample collection
Sample handling & preparation
Sample enrichment
Detection
ID and confirmation
Quality control
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