Products

Editor’s Note: In the January/February 2014 Product News section of QA magazine, we inadvertently ran the wrong photo with the Trece Quick-Change Ultra-Combi moth and beetle trap release. Following are the corrected product news briefs. QA regrets the error.
 

Trece

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Trece has introduced the new Storgard Quick-Change Ultra-Combi moth and beetle monitoring systems, adhesive-based traps that have pheromone and kairomone lures already installed in them. These Long-Life controlled-release lures give QA managers and PMPs predictable quality, predictable results, predictable field life and predictable shelf life, Trece reports. The high quality barrier packaging eliminates harmful oxygen and is reclosable for convenient storage, according to Trece. For more information, visit www.trece.com or contact your local supplier.

JF Oakes

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JF Oakes has introduced its new Multi-Species Monitoring Trap for the Redlegged Ham Beetle, Hide Beetle, Varied and Black Carpet Beetles. The trap contains a multi-food attractant for the redlegged ham and hide beetles, plus pheromones for the varied and black carpet beetles. The monitoring trap in this product is the same type as in the XLure RTU Beetle Floor Trap. The trap is reusable with recharge kits available. These insects are a major pest in pet retail facilities where meat-related products have been dried through evaporation or long-term storage. They also infest shipments of bone meal, fish meal, cheese, garlic, and coconuts. The larvae often infest bone and dog biscuits in factories and various retail outlets. For more information, call JF Oakes at 662-746-7276.

Roka Bioscience

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Roka Bioscience announced that its Atlas STEC EG2 Combo Detection Assay has received AOAC Performance Tested Methods certification from the AOAC Research Institute (AOAC-RI). The independent laboratory study was conducted by Silliker as part of the AOAC-RI independent third-party validation process. The Atlas STEC EG2 Combo Detection Assay is approved for the detection of E. coli O157:H7 and other non-O157:H7 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). The assay requires only one transfer step and a single transfer tube for the detection of both E. coli O157:H7 and non-O157 STEC. The addition of the Atlas STEC EG2 Combo Assay provides a second E. coli screening option to Roka’s E. coli O157:H7-specific test as well as its assays for the detection of Listeria spp., Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes.

InfinityQS International

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InfinityQS International, a provider of real-time quality and manufacturing intelligence, has introduced ProFicient 5.1, the latest version of its manufacturing intelligence platform. Powered by a statistical process control (SPC) software analytical engine, ProFicient 5.1 offers food and beverage manufacturers the ability to heighten visibility across the enterprise with overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) dashboards within the web-based portal, ProFicient InSight. These new OEE dashboards display a consistent, summary performance metric for executive-level management to monitor and improve manufacturing processes, while drill-down capabilities summarize manufacturing intelligence data and provide actionable insights to help focus and prioritize quality improvement efforts and verify compliance with HACCP, SSOP, and FSMA regulations, the company said. With flexible deployment options, ProFicient enables global manufacturers to proactively monitor, analyze, and report on manufacturing intelligence to improve quality, decrease costs, and make smarter business decisions, InfinityQS added. For more information, visit www.infinityqs.com.

Romer Labs

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Romer Labs, a global food safety diagnostic company, has further expanded its product portfolio for allergen-testing solutions. The product range of the AgraQuant F.A.S.T. line is significantly expanded with new test kits for mustard and cashews with a time-to-result of 31 minutes. The new AgraStrip Crustacea completes the company’s lateral-flow test kit portfolio which now includes test kits for 19 allergens. Additionally, Romer Labs’ new EnzymeFast Lactose/D-Glucose kit reliably determines lactose content in enzymatically treated, lactose-free dairy products, the company said. With its LFD and ELISA testing solutions, Romer Labs offers custom, one-stop solutions for all diagnostic needs and international customer support. With fully accredited ISO 17025 service laboratories in Austria, United Kingdom, and United States, Romer Labs also offers analytical services for a wide range of allergens.

Eriez

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Eriez Cartridge Magnets, also referred to as Bullet Magnets, easily and efficiently remove iron contaminants from dry, free-flowing materials in vertical pipelines, Eriez said. They are available with ferrite or rare earth magnetic elements. In operation, material entering the housing is distributed by a solid stainless cone and passes in close proximity to the magnetic cartridge. Ferrous contamination is attracted and held by the magnet, while the separated product continues past the magnet and out of the housing. Ferrous contaminants remain securely on the magnet until the operator removes the cartridge for cleaning, the company said, adding that the high-quality, durable cartridge magnets feature stainless steel construction and are designed for pressures up to 1.7 bar/25 pounds psi. For more information about Eriez Cartridge Magnets, visit http://www.eriez.com/Markets/Index/RFPMS.

Brandenburg

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The Genus Orbit insect light trap from Brandenburg harnesses patented Translucent Technology, emitting 2.4 times more UVA all round, which increases attraction, as tested in leading independent laboratories using a statistical method of testing, the company said. The design reduces energy consumption, CO₂ emissions and labor costs, while complying with HACCP requirements. Genus Orbit also features pathogen reduction technology to kill bacteria and viruses, the ability to use pheromones to attract ?y species not attracted by UV light, and a fully hinged door and quick release cover for easy servicing. Genus Orbit Jet is IP65 rated to minimize downtime in areas where walls have to be washed down, such as meat and fish processing plants, slaughterhouses, and bottling plants. The insect light trap delivers improved food safety through rapid fly catch, reducing the risk of food contamination in hygiene critical areas. For more information about the Genus Orbit or the company’s full line of products, visit www.b-onena.com.

Xcluder

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Xcluder has unveiled a new logo and package design to better reflect its growing range of pest control solutions. Launched in 2007 as a steel wool-based exclusion material for pest control professionals, the Xcluder brand has expanded to include a more comprehensive set of pest control products: rodent-proof door sweeps, rodent-proof garage door and dock leveler seals, Xcluder Geo and the Xcluder Consumer DIY Kit. Xcluder’s patented combination of stainless steel and poly-fiber creates a permanent barrier against rats, mice and other pests, the company said, adding that its exclusion material is tested and proven effective by the USDA’s APHIS lab. Xcluder Door Sweeps and Seals feature reinforced neoprene gaskets lined with Xcluder rodent-proof fill fabric. The door sweeps feature a sturdy aluminum retainer, stainless steel sheet metal screws, and slotted screw holes for easy adjustment, the company said. In addition, Xcluder Pest Control Door Seals and Dock Leveler Seals are designed to protect overhead and roll-up doors, as well as dock levelers; they are designed to fit standard T-style bottom retainers. Xcluder is made in America. It contains no harmful chemicals.