World’s fastest salmonella test improves food safety

Salmonella is a major cause of food poisoning worldwide. In fact, the number of foodborne diseases caused by pathogen bacteria is 15 cases per 100,000 people. Though most cases of salmonella are not deadly, severe illnesses may occur in persons infected.

If Salmonella is detected in any type of food, producers are required to recall potentially large quantities of products. Safety always comes first. Beyond the human health consequences, the economic impact can be seen in healthcare costs, costly product recalls, and significant food waste.

Faster and certified detection method with qPCR technology

Using the Salmonella Velox qPCR test kit, it is possible to test, for example, meat, seafood and environmental samples and obtain results in less than six hours – compared to around three to four days with conventional tests. The Salmonella Velox method is certified by NordVal International (NordVal Certificate 046) as an alternative method to the ISO method for Salmonella detection, ISO 6579.

Salmonella Velox can test samples of meat, pork, poultry, processed meat and seafood in less than six hours

Optimising recalls and freeing up cold store capacity

The speed of the Salmonella Velox qPCR test kit provides food producers with rapid and reliable results. In the event of a positive test, it enables faster root cause investigations, minimises potential impact, and serves as a proactive tool in daily quality control routines. By delivering confirmatory results within hours, the test helps prevent outbreaks and allows recalls to be initiated sooner.

Faster diagnostics also free up cold storage capacity and improve overall production efficiency. As a result, the innovative test kit not only strengthens food safety, but also reduces costs, food waste, and energy consumption.