Detect food poisoning risk

To help eradicate this risk, Hygiena International have introduced the CrossCheck rapid test system which can be used by anyone and anywhere, with results provided in minutes. Detecting pathogens such as Campylobacter is a difficult, skilled and expensive process giving results after several days. The new CrossCheck simple rapid test specifically measures the presence of raw meat and fish residues giving results in 2 - 5 minutes. If raw meat residues are detected in areas where they should not be then there is a potential risk of food poisoning.

Found in food production environments and even on the outside of food packaging, Campylobacter is spread by cross contamination from raw chicken juice that also helps the bacteria to survive on surfaces. Careful handling and preparation of raw meat and poultry together with high standards of cleaning and hygiene are required to minimise the risk of food poisoning in all food preparation facilities.

CrossCheck is an integrated, self-contained test device that includes a swab for sample collection after which the test is activated with a simple snap and squeeze action. This releases the test reagent into the lower part of the device where it mixes with the sample. The result is generated after 2 – 5 minutes and is measured in a small hand-held instrument (EnSURE) to produce a numerical result in a patented light emitting reaction. The higher the output then the greater the amount of raw meat detected and the greater the potential risk from associated pathogens.