Zeulab presents the new Microlab Basic Listeria monocytogenes Plus, the rapid test that allows the detection of Listeria spp. and the confirmation of Listeria monocytogenes in a single assay, using the same enrichment and with a visual reading in just 15 minutes.

In the day-to-day operations of the food industry, every hour counts. Plants need to know as soon as possible whether a sample is negative for Listeria in order to release product, reduce holds, and avoid production delays. Until now, differentiating between Listeria spp. and L. monocytogenes involved more steps, longer waiting times, and slower decision-making. With Microlab Basic Listeria monocytogenes Plus, this bottleneck disappears.

Thanks to the dual detection of Listeria spp. and Listeria monocytogenes on the same rapid strip and the unique design of the methodology, this solution allows you to:

• Obtain a negative result for Listeria spp. and L. monocytogenes in just 27 hours, making possible to discard contamination-free samples sooner and release product faster.
• When the result at 27 hours is positive on both the Listeria spp. and the Listeria monocytogenes detection bands, confirm the presence of this pathogen in the sample in less than of 1 day.
• When the result at 27 hours is positive only for the Listeria spp. detection band, extend enrichment to 48 hours and perform a second test to confirm the presence or absence of L. monocytogenes in the sample.

A solution designed for the industry, ideal for daily self-monitoring in:

• wet areas, chambers and cold rooms, contact and non-contact surfaces.
• processed and ready-to-eat products.
• raw materials.

Benefits for the industry

• Faster decision-making thanks to early detection at 27 hours.
• Shorter holding times and more agile product release processes.
• A simple method with a single enrichment for both determinations in the same rapid test.
• Visual readout in 15 minutes, without instrumentation.
• Clear information to differentiate an environmental issue (Listeria spp.) from a real risk (Listeria monocytogenes).

At Zeulab, we continue to develop simple and innovative tools that help the industry ensure environmental hygiene, protect consumers, and optimize processing times.

Zeulab continues to provide simple and innovative solutions that help the industry ensure food quality and safety.

For more information, please contact us at marketing@zeulab.com.