Dairy Testing | Thermo Fisher Scientific

With fresh dairy products so often consumed without further processing, maintaining control over the production environment is more critical than ever.

Our range of pathogen and quality control detection and enumeration solutions put you in control. Whether you need rapid, validated real-time PCR tests for pathogens including Listeria, Campylobacter and Salmonella or tried and tested culture-based enumeration methods, you can count on us.

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A complete solution for accurate, rapid dairy pathogen testing

Achieve rapid, accurate pathogen test results for all your dairy testing requirements with our complete portfolio of SureTect PCR Assays.

A complete solution for accurate, rapid seafood pathogen testing

SureTect Listeria monocytogenes PCR Assay
SureTect Listeria Species PCR Assay
SureTect Salmonella Species PCR Assay
SureTect Staphylococcus aureus PCR Assay ^NEW
SureTect Cronobacter Species PCR Assay
SureTect Vibrio cholerae, V. parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus PCR Assay ^NEW

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Application note: detection of cronobacter from non-probiotic powdered infant formula and milk powder

The performance of the SureTect Cronobacter PCR Assay was comparable to the ISO reference method for detecting Cronobacter species from non-probiotic PIF samples when vancomycin was not added to the primary enrichment broth. Download this application note to discover the performance of detection of Cronobacter.

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Dairy testing categories

Culture media preparation & sample handling

Maximize your efficiency with ready-to-use plates and bottles; streamline your workflow with Thermo Scientific Bagged Enrichment Media or select from a wide range of dehydrated formulations for your own media production.

Pathogen Detection

Detect bacterial foodborne pathogens, including Listeria species and monocytogenes, Salmonella and Campylobacter with a broad choice of methods from traditional, selective, and differential agar media to rapid, real-time PCR assays specifically validated for dairy products and ingredients.

Quality Indicator Testing

Quantify food quality indicator organisms, spoilage organisms, technological microflora, and bacterial foodborne pathogens with a wide range of methods of traditional, selective, and differential media.

Bacterial Identification & Confirmation

Differentiate and confirm microorganisms for food safety and quality testing with a range of confirmation and identification products.

Food Authenticity

Check your ingredients and finished product authenticity to protect your business against food fraud and GMO with a range of real-time PCR assays and next generation screening options.

Environmental Monitoring

Products designed to provide you with easy packaging and surface testing options, enabling you to implement corrective actions to prevent contamination of processed foods.