IAFP'S EUROPEAN SYMPOSIUM ON FOOD SAFETY 2024
Since 2005, IAFP's European Symposium has been shaping the future of food safety by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas with colleagues from across Europe working in industry, government, and academia. The Symposium is an excellent forum to gain knowledge about the latest developments and techniques in food science and safety. The symposium will be held 30 April - 2 May in Geneva, Switzerland.
Evaluation of Easy Plate EB Performance, a Novel Ready-to-Use Culture Medium for Detecting Enterobacteriaceae
Introduction :
Easy Plate is a Ready-to-Use (RTU) medium marketed as Medi-Ca since 2014 and rebranded by Kikkoman Biochemifa Company in 2021. Compared to conventional plate media, RTU medium offers various advantages, including faster time to results, ease of use, and sustainability.
Purpose:
In this study, the performance of a newly developed RTU medium for Enterobacteriaceae, Easy Plate EB (medium A), was evaluated by comparing it with three commercially available Enterobacteriaceae media in Japan: RTU media B and C and VRBG agar medium (VRBG).
Methods:
Both the inclusivity and exclusivity performance of 63 strains including 44 Enterobacteriaceae strains were assessed, and correlation analysis was conducted on 62 food matrices including meat, seafood, vegetables, dairy products, and prepared food. MALDI-TOF MS was used to identify bacterial species detected in samples that exhibited differences in colony count during correlation analysis.
Results:
All Enterobacteriaceae strains tested were positive, three of the non-Enterobacteriaceae strains tested were positive, and the other 16 tested negative. The correlation coefficients between medium A and VRBG, medium B, and medium C were 0.926, 0.988, and 0.963, respectively. The number of colonies that grew on medium A in 10 foods was 10 times higher than on VRBG, so the colonies were isolated, identified, and confirmed as Enterobacteriaceae. The isolated strains were pre-cultured in tryptic soy broth medium, they were tested in each medium and found to grow without significant differences in numbers.
Significance:
This new RTU medium for Enterobacteriaceae was found to have the same selective performance and high correlation with existing RTU media and agar medium. It was demonstrated that the method has the potential to detect bacteria in food more efficiently than VRBG.
Outline
| Product | Easy Plate EB |
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| Event date | 2024.04.30 |
Seminar Detail
| Venue | Geneva, Switzerland |
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Easy Plate EB is a custom media formulation for cultivation of Enterobacteriaceae. A microbial test kit that contains Violet Red Bile Glucose (VRBG) media and a cold-water-soluble gelling agent that facilitates colony enumeration. The colonies are easily identified in 24±1 hours. Easy Plate EB is sold in packages of 100 tests in 4 separate bags containing 25 tests each. The shelf life is 12 months when stored unopened at 2-8℃.
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AAFP 2024 (Arkansas Association for Food Protection)
Join us for an insightful Lunch & Learn event during our Fall Conference, where you'll discover how to revolutionize your microbiological testing processes with Kikkoman Easy Plate. This game-changing solution is specifically designed for the meat and poultry industry, ensuring reliable results, reducing waste, and boosting operational efficiency.
Presenter
Alissa Shida
Overseas Hygiene Monitoring Testing Group, Regional Manager, Kikkoman Biochemifa Company
Overview: Kikkoman Easy Plate - Revolutionizing Microbiological Testing
Microbiological testing is crucial for ensuring food safety in the meat and poultry industry. Traditional methods can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and costly. Kikkoman Easy Plate offers a streamlined solution designed to enhance efficiency and maintain the highest standards of safety.
What is Easy Plate?
Save time, labor, and money with Kikkoman Easy Plate. Easy Plate is a convenient, prepared media plates for faster and easier microbiological testing. Using a time-tested and AOAC validated culture media methodology, Easy Plate comes in an easy-to-use, stackable film plate format that saves on space, reduces waste, eliminates preparation time and labor, and streamlines your test procedures.
Key Features and Benefits
- Easy-to-Use: Ready-to-use plates eliminate the need for media preparation, saving valuable time and labor.
- Space-Saving: Stackable film plate format reduces storage requirements and frees up lab space.
- Waste Reduction: Pre-prepared plates minimize waste associated with traditional media preparation.
- Streamlined Testing: Each Easy Plate is designed for specific target organisms, ensuring targeted and efficient testing.
Specialized Testing Options
Kikkoman Easy Plate offers specialized plates for various target organisms:
- Aerobic Bacteria (AC)
- Coliforms (CC)
- E. coli/Coliforms (EC)
- Staphylococcus aureus (SA)
- Yeast and Mold (YM-R)
- Enterobacteriaceae (EB)
Why Choose Kikkoman Easy Plate?
- Validated Methodology: AOAC validated, ensuring reliable and accurate results.
- Cost-Effective: Reduces costs associated with media preparation, labor, and waste disposal.
- Efficiency: Speeds up the testing process, allowing for quicker decision-making and improved food safety management.
Upgrade Your Microbiological Testing Process
Kikkoman Easy Plate is designed to meet the specific needs of the meat and poultry industry, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost savings. Enhance your microbiological testing today with Kikkoman Easy Plate – where convenience meets reliability.
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Objective
In today's dynamic food and beverage industry, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards is paramount to ensuring consumer safety and product reliability. To address these crucial aspects, " Enhancing Hygiene Control in Food and Beverage with ATP Test (Kikkoman A3) and Ready-to-Use Medium Easy Plate” is designed to provide actionable insights and practical tools for optimizing hygiene management practices.
The seminar will kick off with an in-depth exploration of the fundamental importance of hygiene control in food and beverage industry. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential risks associated with inadequate hygiene measures and the impact on consumer trust and brand reputation.
A key highlight of the seminar will be the examination of ATP Test (Kikkoman A3) as a cutting-edge solution for rapid and reliable hygiene monitoring. Attendees will discover how this innovative testing method can revolutionize their hygiene control protocols, enabling them to detect and address potential issues swiftly, thereby safeguarding product quality and consumer well-being.
Furthermore, the seminar will showcase the transformative capabilities of ready-to-use medium Easy Plate for microbiological testing processes. Attendees will learn about the unique features of Easy Plate, including its stackable film plate format, space-saving design, and AI-powered Colony Counting System. This system not only enhances accuracy and efficiency in colony analysis but also simplifies result interpretation and documentation.
Throughout the seminar, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions, share best practices, and collaborate with industry experts to develop tailored strategies for implementing ATP testing and Easy Plate in their respective operations. Practical demonstrations and case studies will further illustrate the real-world benefits of these hygiene control solutions.
Overview
This seminar aims to explore the pivotal role of ATP testing and Easy Plate kits in upholding hygiene control and safety standards within the food and beverage industry. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the advantages offered by these innovative tools, including their speed, user-friendliness, cost-effectiveness, and precision in monitoring hygiene levels across production processes.
Seminar Objectives
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the significance of hygiene management in the food and beverage industry.
- Investigate the benefits of utilizing ATP Test (Kikkoman A3) for swift and dependable hygiene monitoring.
- Discover how Easy Plate can optimize time, minimize labor costs, and enhance product quality in food and beverage manufacturing.
What Attendees will learn
- Gain in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge hygiene monitoring techniques.
- Learn how to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality in food and beverage industry.
- Receive practical tips and resources for implementing ATP testing and Easy Plate
- Understand the Colony Counting System for Easy Plate, featuring highly accurate analysis powered by AI technologies.
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Dr Stephan Speidel
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Dr. Stephan Speidel, with a distinguished career that spans over four decades, stands at the forefront of innovation as the founder and senior advisor of Hyserve. Before laying the foundations of Hyserve in 2002, Stephan honed his expertise in international roles within the Big Pharma sector, an experience that endowed him with a broad perspective and deep understanding of global health and safety standards. Notably, his doctoral studies were characterized by establishing pivotal connections with Japanese research institutions, a testament to his commitment to fostering international scientific collaboration. Today, as a recognized industry expert, Stephan's influence extends beyond Hyserve. His profound insights and visionary leadership have been instrumental in steering Hyserve's focus towards pioneering solutions in hygiene management and quality control, firmly positioning the company as a beacon of innovation in the field.
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