STEC and E. coli Food Testing Resources

Learn more about STEC food testing with the latest information and resources

Posters and application notes

Poster: Detection of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Flour-Based Foods

Learn how the SureTect Escherichia coli O157:H7 and STEC Screening and Identification PCR Assays (molecular workflow) were verified and statistically compared with a culture media method for the detection of STEC isolates in flour-based foods.

Poster: Harmonized PCR Workflows for Salmonella and STEC Detection

Learn how a harmonized PCR workflow using the SureTect Salmonella species PCR Assay and the SureTect STEC Screening and Identification workflow has been developed to enable detection of both pathogens from one short enrichment protocol.

Application note: Testing beef trim sampling cloths for Escherichia coli O157:H7, STEC, and Salmonella species with harmonized enrichments

Our comprehensive suite of solutions offer a robust and efficient workflow for detecting E. coli O157:H7, non-O157 STEC serotypes, and Salmonella species from beef trim sampling cloths. A single sample enrichment for all four PCR assays streamlines the testing process, enhancing efficiency. Additionally, the coinoculation of sampling cloths with both Salmonella and STEC simulates the worst-case real-world scenario, proving method performance and ensuring reliable detection. 

Webinars

Coloring the path to food safety: Streamlined chromogenic media workflows for high throughput labs

Speakers:  

  • David Crabtree, R&D Manager, Culture Media and Food Safety Product Development, Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Jaakko McVey, Senior Product Manager, Microbiology, Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Sandra Freville, Regional Tactical Marketing Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Key learning points:

  • Understanding chromogenic media and how it works 
  • Key benefits and selection for high-throughput labs 
  • How to evaluate for implementation in-house 
  • Case study: successful implementation of chromogenic workflows in a high-throughput food testing lab

Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) - Diagnostic challenges and impact on food supply

This webinar presents the diagnostic activity of IZSAM in detecting STEC in food and environmental samples, highlighting the challenges faced by laboratories in accurate detection. It also discusses the STEC genotypes, epidemiological situation, and the ongoing investigation and validation of proposed improvements, including results from an inter-laboratory study for a new method.

Brochures

Visibly simple food pathogen testing

Thermo Scientific SureTect PCR System – simple, rapid workflows designed to get results.

SureTect Automation Workflow

Enhance your pathogen detection using the SureTect Automation Workflow for the ultimate in lab efficiency.

Poultry testing solutions overview

Pathogen risk and quality indicator management in the poultry sector.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.