New pathogen screening test for cannabis crops will help prevent E.Coli, Salmonella

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Applied Food Diagnostics reportedly develops an easy way to ensure safe cannabis

Applied Food Diagnostics, Inc., a company specializing in the development and manufacture of sampling and testing specifically for the food-focused industry, recently announced a cannabis pathogen detection test kit developed to meet the needs of the Cannabis Diagnostic Laboratory. Through this Cannabis Pathogen Screening (CPS) test, cannabis and cannabis infusion products can be tested for the detection of two pathogens and four additional molds that are considered quite dangerous – Aspergillus flavus, A. fumigatus, A. niger, and A. terreus. These are responsible for several issues, including salmonella poisoning.

It is well known that companies selling cannabis and cannabis-derived products are required to comply with certain pathogen testing in states where the cannabis industry is being regulated. This is because they have to ensure the health of consumers with respect to harmful microorganisms such as shiga toxin-producing E. coli, Salmonella and Aspergillus. The cannabis pathogen screen is responsible for grouping the detection of these six targets into a user-friendly protocol.

According to the company’s director of technical services, Laura Cowin, “Cannabis diagnostic laboratories face operational challenges by managing multiple protocols and detection platforms for pathogens and other harmful microorganisms. Providing a streamlined, but flexible protocol where the STECs, Salmonella, and Aspergillus fumigatus, flavus, terreus, and niger can be detected with one test kit is a significant milestone for those seeking operational efficiency. Our team of highly qualified experts excel in developing and validating first-in-class, innovative, rapid molecular solutions for the food and beverage industries and continue to expand into new areas of testing such as the cannabis industry.”