Why is there a need to test for pre-formed Bacillus Diarrhoeal Enterotoxin in food?
Whilst the pre-formed BDE has been shown, in some cases, to be degraded in the stomach of adults, young children do not possess this ability. Thus outbreaks of Bacillus Diarrhoeal food poisoning due to pre-formed toxin have usually involved children. Why test for Bacillus Diarrhoeal Enterotoxin after overnight enrichment of samples? Various species of Bacillus occur commonly in food. Thus it is important to have a test that can detect Bacillus isolates that have the ability to cause Bacillus Diarrhoeal food poisoning. BDE-producing Bacillus spp. may only produce a detectable level of BDE after a prolonged growth period. The level of pre-formed toxin in a food sample may be below a detectable level. However, the food may contain viable Bacillus, and if ingested, these organisms may produce enterotoxin and cause food poisoning. Fast Detect pre-formed BDE in only 4 hours! You can ship product sooner based on a rapid result. Screen food and environmental samples for the presence of Enterot
