Recently, several cases have been reported worldwide involving product recalls by three international infant formula manufacturers due to possible contamination with the Cereulide toxin. This issue is particularly important for food manufacturers, quality control laboratories, and food industry enterprises, as the safety of infant nutrition is a top priority.
Biola offers modern analytical solutions for the detection of Cereulide toxin in food products, enabling fast and accurate quality control.
What is Cereulide?
Cereulide is a highly stable toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. It is known as an emetic toxin, as it can cause acute symptoms of food poisoning, including:
– nausea
– vomiting
– abdominal pain
– general discomfort
A key characteristic of Cereulide is its high heat resistance — the toxin is not destroyed during standard thermal processing of food products. For this reason, laboratory testing of both finished products and raw materials is essential.
Bacillus cereus is most commonly found in:
– dairy products
– infant nutrition
– powdered formulas
– cereal products
– ready-to-eat meals
Why Laboratory Control is Important
Regular laboratory testing allows companies to:
– ensure product safety
– comply with international quality standards
– minimize the risk of product recalls
– protect the manufacturer’s reputation
Solutions from Biola
Biola offers modern solutions for testing relevant products using the following analytical tools:
SureFast® Bacillus cereus group PLUS (Art. No. F5126)
https://biola.lviv.ua/products/surefast-bacillus-cereus-group-plus-surefast-bacillus-cereus-grupa-plus-art-no-f5126/
SureFast® Emetic Bacillus cereus PLUS (Art. No. F5127)
https://biola.lviv.ua/products/plussurefast-bacillus-cereus-group-plus-surefast-bacillus-cereus-grupi-plus-art-no-f5127/