Neogen® Revolutionizes Food Safety Testing with Petrifilm® Automated Feeder

July 3, 2024, 9:55 pm
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Neogen's Petrifilm Automated Feeder slashes enumeration time, boosting lab efficiency

LANSING, Mich. - Neogen® Corporation, a trailblazer in food safety solutions, has unveiled the Petrifilm® Automated Feeder, a game-changer for high-volume food safety testing labs. This cutting-edge technology streamlines quality indicator tests, reducing hands-on enumeration time from a laborious 4 hours to a mere 1 minute.

The Petrifilm Automated Feeder seamlessly integrates with existing Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced equipment, revolutionizing the processing of microbial tests and ensuring compliance with stringent food safety standards. By automating the feeding and enumeration of up to 300 Petrifilm Plates in just 33 minutes, this system significantly enhances lab productivity while maintaining consistent colony counting accuracy.

Tailored for high-volume labs conducting over 100,000 quality indicator tests annually, Neogen's automated solution eliminates the need for technicians to manually load plates or tally initial results. This newfound efficiency frees up valuable time for data analysis, empowering labs to meet escalating demands for safe, top-notch food products without compromising testing requirements.

John Adent, Neogen's President and CEO, lauds the Petrifilm Automated Feeder as a pivotal advancement in the realm of lab efficiency and productivity. By alleviating the time constraints on technician staff, Neogen propels labs towards evolution, enabling them to deliver safe, high-quality food products while upholding rigorous testing standards. Neogen stands at the forefront of innovation, microbiology, and food safety investments, propelling the modern lab into a new era of efficiency.

Preliminary trials have showcased the Petrifilm Automated Feeder's exceptional return on investment and seamless integration capabilities. By combining cutting-edge hardware, software, and AI systems, Neogen delivers a comprehensive end-to-end testing solution that surmounts challenges associated with technician turnover, human error, and extensive training requirements for new staff. This innovative system empowers lab teams to focus on high-value tasks, automating mundane processes for optimal efficiency.

Jon Hammond, supervisor at Midwest Labs, commends the time-saving benefits of the Petrifilm Automated Feeder, noting the ease of loading up to 300 plates and exporting results directly to the lab's information management system. This streamlined workflow allows for increased focus on analysis and reduced time spent on plate loading, enhancing overall lab efficiency.

For labs eager to explore the transformative capabilities of the Petrifilm Automated Feeder, visit info.neogen.com/PetrifilmAutomation. Neogen Corporation remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing global food security through innovative solutions that prioritize human and animal well-being. With a presence in over 140 countries, Neogen's dedicated network of scientists and technical experts continues to drive optimized products and technology for customers worldwide.

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