Food contaminated with bacteria, such as E. coli or listeria, can cause severe illnesses. The same contamination can also cause extremely costly food recalls and diminished brand loyalty. Onsite sample testing of food lots can protect the public, significantly reduce or eliminate the cost of recalls and prevent erosion of customer loyalty. Centrifon delivers a new automated food testing solution to identify potential problems before food is distributed to consumer markets. Food processing facilities and restaurants can also benefit by frequent surface testing to identify causes or locations of food contamination ubsing the Centrifon BEM2.
Centrifon BEM3
Centrifon has developed a continuous flow centrifugation methodology that allows for the concurrent concentration and processing of protozoa, bacteria, and viruses from large volumes of liquids of any medium. The Bio Elutriation Model 3 (BEM3) is a portable device that automates this methodology, providing a simple, robust, cost effective platform that requires little to no amount of technical knowledge to operate.
Centrifon's approach represents a significant advance in pathogen monitoring, greatly assisting the food industry, water utilities and public health authorities as well as other industry sectors (dairy, beverages, homeland security) all of which require rapid results for microbial quality, food and water safety
Key Features
The BEM3 is a portable, automated device which employs continuous flow centrifugation to simultaneously concentrate multiple pathogens from liquid samples of any matrix. Unlike traditional filter-based systems, clogging is non-existent, allowing large sample volumes to be processed.
Simultaneous Concentration
Concurrent testing for bacteria, protozoa and viruses saves time and materials.
Automated, Self-Contained Operation
The concentration and elution processes are completely automated and self contained in disposable sets, eliminating virtually all manual labor and decontamination from the procedure.
Portability
With a small footprint (30cm x 33cm x 40cm) and light weight (10kg) the BEM3 is legitimately portable. The optional transportation cart comes with a rechargeable battery pack enabling long-term field operation.
EPA Method 1623 Approved
Approved by the EPA for Method 1623, detection of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in water. Currently under EPA Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) and Alternative Test Procedure (ATP) evaluation for multiple pathogen concentration.
Compatibility
Concentrate from the process is compatible with any detection method.
Sophisticated Digital Control
The programmable logic computer (PLC) of the BEM3 provides user flexibility and simplifies operation. Preset protocols are stored and custom programs can be easily created.
Internet Connectivity
Remote operation, programming and technical diagnostics at any location with internet access.
Green Technology
The BEM3 consumes less disposables and reagents compared to traditional monitoring methods.