The demand for speed in food production and distribution continues to increase, driven by consumer expectations for freshness, short product shelf lives, and regulatory compliance requirements. In this environment, rapid pathogen detection methods have become essential tools for timely decision-making and effective food safety management.

This webinar will provide a technical overview of commercially available rapid methods for detecting key foodborne pathogens, including Salmonella, Listeria spp., and L. monocytogenes. 

Topics will include:

• Core detection technologies and their underlying scientific principles
• Comparative performance considerations: speed, sensitivity, and robustness
• Method validation status and regulatory acceptance criteria
• Practical aspects of integrating rapid detection methods into food safety programs

Participants will gain insight into the strengths and limitations of current rapid microbiological methods and how to strategically implement these tools to enhance food safety and operational efficiency.

Meet the Presenters

David is Director of Science for Eurofins Microbiology. Formally affiliated with the lab in Madison, WI, he works across the US network of labs on all aspects of method selection, development, validation, and verification. In previous roles he spent time within Kraft Foods and Nabisco working on preservation systems, food safety and pathogen modeling. He began his career at Campden BRI in the UK working on all aspects of bakery microbiology. He holds a PhD from the University of Reading in the UK.

Erica has worked with Eurofins for 7 years.  Her background includes microbiological epidemiology with a focus on infectious disease.  She started with Eurofins microbiology as a laboratory technician and advanced to various roles covering all aspects of the lab. Her current role involves providing research and technical support to the laboratory network with research objectives of method validation, method verification, method development and investigating new technology.

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