The DuPont™ BAX® System assay for detecting Salmonella – the first method to undergo a new approval process by AOAC INTERNATIONAL utilizing expert review panels – has been recognized as AOAC Official Method^SM of Analysis (OMA) 2013.02. This molecular-based method uses polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology and real-time detection to deliver fast and accurate testing results.

Building on previous certification of Performance Tested^SM claims by the AOAC Research Institute, the OMA validation studies demonstrated consistent reliability and repeatability of the BAX® System method when testing for Salmonella in a variety of food types such as meat and seafood, beef trim, poultry and eggs, dairy products, produce, cocoa, pepper and infant formula, along with pet food and environmental samples.

“With this latest approval, our entire portfolio of BAX® System Salmonella assays is OMA-approved,” said Doris Engesser-Sudlow, global diagnostics leader, DuPont Nutrition & Health. “This means that food companies can choose among our certified methods for the best fit with their food protection needs, confident that each will provide consistently accurate results.”

More information about this BAX® System real-time Salmonella assay and other molecular testing solutions is available at DuPont booth #301 during the Food Safety Summit in Baltimore, Md., or by visiting fooddiagnostics.dupont.com

AOAC INTERNATIONAL is a worldwide provider and facilitator in the development, use and harmonization of validated analytical methods. Procedures assigned AOAC OMA status are cited in the U.S. code of federal regulations and adopted by standards organizations around the world. The OMA program provides for multi-laboratory validation and expert panel evaluation of a method where the highest degree of confidence in performance is required to generate credible, defensible and reproducible results.

DuPont Nutrition & Health addresses the world’s challenges in food by offering a wide range of sustainable, bio-based ingredients and advanced molecular diagnostic solutions to provide for safer, healthier and more nutritious food.  Through close collaboration with customers, DuPont combines knowledge and experience with a passion for innovation to deliver unparalleled customer value to the marketplace. More information is available at food.dupont.com.

DuPont has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802.  The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment.  For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit www.dupont.com.