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VICAM Releases New Qualitative Test for Aflatoxin Contamination
Mycotoxin testing leader introduces line of easy-to-use qualitative strip tests
Watertown, MA (April 2008) –– VICAM, a world leader in food safety testing, has expanded their highly successful line of mycotoxin test kits to include a one-step, qualitative strip test for the detection of aflatoxin. AflaCheck™ is a qualitative, one step, competitive immunoassay method for the detection of aflatoxin. AflaCheck provides a reliable and inexpensive first step for testing for the presence of aflaxtoxin without the use of expensive equipment or reagent chemicals.
“AflaCheck is a vital screening test for grain producers, elevators and processors who want to ensure that their product is within acceptable limits for aflatoxin prior to use, storage, delivery and processing,” comments Dr. Stephen Powers, Director of Research and Development for VICAM. “We are pleased to provide this highly reliable, rapid and economical testing solution to our customers in time for their busy harvest season. AflaCheck will save time and money for our customers by providing a reliable and low-cost screening step that fits easily into their current quality assurance protocol.”
Aflatoxin is a potent liver toxin known to cause cancer in animals and humans. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established action levels of 20 parts per billion (ppb) for grain and feed products and 0.5 ppb for milk. The European Union has also established regulations limiting the levels of aflatoxin in various commodities including animal feed, processed cereals and groundnuts. Commodities imported into these regions are subject to inspection, testing and potential rejection or destruction if levels are above the acceptable established limits.
AflaCheck provides fast and accurate, yes or no results for the presence of aflatoxin at levels as low as 10 ppb, with an alternative testing protocol for detecting levels in excess of 20 ppb. This convenient test is easy to use and provides reliable results in as little as 3 minutes, in the field or in the lab, and without the use of expensive equipment or reagent chemicals.
Availability and Pricing
Orders are currently being accepted. Pricing information may be obtained by contacting your local VICAM distributor or VICAM at +1.617.926.7045.
About VICAM
VICAM is a world leader in providing mycotoxin and microbiological testing solutions. Since 1985, VICAM has been dedicated to developing USDA- and AOAC-approved rapid tests for mycotoxins and foodborne pathogens. VICAM's mycotoxin test kits provide reliable quantitative detection of particular mycotoxins through the choice of HPLC or fluorometric detection methods. Around the world, VICAM products are used with confidence, and our commitment to our customers goes beyond providing the best products available. We guarantee satisfaction with expert technical assistance and top-of-the-line customer service, providing support to our products and customers through a global scientific and distribution network which develops, markets, sells, and services our products in over 100 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.vicam.com or call +1.617.926.7045.
Contact:
Marjorie Radlo
Director of Operations, General Manager
VICAM
Tel: +1.617.926.7045
E -mail: marjorie@vicam.com
Web: www.vicam.com
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Ximena Sula
VICAM
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