USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Chooses 3M for Campylobacter Testing in Poultry

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- #3m #food Safety has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Agriculture #food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) for Campylobacter¹ detection with the 3M™ Molecular Detection System. The award makes the #3m Molecular Detection System the primary method to be used by #usda FSIS for the detection of Campylobacter in poultry. #3m has begun working with #usda FSIS to initiate the transition process and the #usda FSIS will announce when the transition is complete for testing Campylobacter with the #3m system.

USDA FSIS previously named the #3m Molecular Detection System as the primary method for Salmonella² and Listeria monocytogenes³ testing for meat, poultry and egg products.

For poultry processors, the #3m Molecular Detection System, which uses assays for both Campylobacter and Salmonella, is a complete solution that can be used in parallel to #test both bacteria. 3M's system, utilizing a single protocol for both pathogens post-enrichment, allows processors to perform up to 96 tests of both pathogens in a single 60-minute run. In addition to the assay, #3m offers ready-to-use 3M™ Campylobacter Enrichment Broth, a simplified enrichment medium that requires addition of only sterile water, eliminating many steps in preparation of traditional media. To read more about poultry pathogen testing data, access a copy of the whitepaper at www.3M.com/PoultryPathogens.

"The #3m Molecular Detection System has proven to be a highly accurate and efficient tool for many #food producers and contract labs globally," said Srini Raman, #3m #food Safety vice president.

The #3m Molecular Detection System makes molecular detection of foodborne pathogens simpler and faster. Utilizing loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology, the system provides #food manufacturers previously unavailable speed and ease in identifying these pathogens. As an emerging pathogen, consistent and accurate monitoring of Campylobacter prevalence within the pre-production and production areas can control its occurrence in poultry products.

Individuals interested in learning more about the #3m Molecular Detection System and its various #test kits can contact their local #3m #food Safety representative or visit www.3M.com/3MMolecularDetectionSystem.