FSTest Bacillus cereus Count Plate

Ready-to-Use, Rapid Detection for Food Safety Monitoring

The FSTest Bacillus cereus Count Plate is a ready-to-use microbial testing solution designed for the rapid detection and enumeration of Bacillus cereus in food and environmental samples.

This pre-prepared disposable culture system contains selective nutrients, a water-soluble gelling agent, and a chromogenic indicator to simplify microbiological testing and eliminate traditional agar preparation.

Positive colonies appear as distinct blue-green colonies, allowing fast and reliable interpretation while reducing laboratory workload.

Why Test for Bacillus cereus?

Bacillus cereus is a common foodborne microorganism widely associated with contamination in dairy products, cooked foods, cereals, and other starch-rich products.

Routine monitoring helps:

• Detect contamination risks early
• Strengthen food safety management
• Improve production hygiene verification
• Support HACCP and quality control programs

Key Features & Benefits

• Rapid Results: Obtain Bacillus cereus counts within 15–24 hours
• Ready-to-Use: No agar preparation, sterilization, or media pouring required
• Easy Interpretation: Chromogenic technology produces blue-green colonies for convenient counting
• Built-In Grid Design: Supports faster and more consistent colony enumeration
• Improved Laboratory Efficiency: Simplifies routine microbial testing workflows
• Compact & Space-Saving:Stackable design reduces incubator and storage requirements
• Cost-Effective Testing: Reduces labor input and operational costs

Applications

Ideal for rapid Bacillus cereus testing in:

• Dairy products
• Meat and poultry products
• Starchy foods and desserts
• Prepared and processed foods
• Water quality monitoring
• Raw materials and environmental samples

Industries

• Food manufacturers and processors
• Food safety laboratories
• Quality assurance and quality control departments
• Environmental monitoring facilities
• Government inspection laboratories

Simple 3-Step Testing Workflow

Step 1 – Sample Preparation
Prepare the sample using sterile diluent and perform appropriate serial dilutions.

Step 2 – Inoculate & Incubate
Add 1 mL of sample onto the count plate and incubate at 36 ± 1°C for 15–24 hours.

Step 3 – Read Results
Count the blue-green colonies and calculate the Bacillus cereus concentration.

Faster Analysis Across the FSTest Count Plate Portfolio

• Aerobic Count — 18–24 h
• Coliform — 15–24 h
• Yeast & Mold — 48–72 h
• Coliform & E. coli — 15–24 h
• E. coli & Thermostable Coliform — 15–24 h
• Salmonella — 15–24 h
• Staphylococcus aureus — 15–24 h
• Enterobacteriaceae — 15–24 h
• Listeria — 18–24 h
• Bacillus cereus — 15–24 h

Compared with Traditional Agar Petri Dishes

• 90% Less Space Required
  Compact format minimizes incubator and storage requirements
• 65% Lower Laboratory Costs
  No media preparation and reduced consumable usage
• 80% Higher Testing Efficiency
  Streamlined workflow improves productivity
• 50% Faster Turnaround Time
  Accelerates routine microbiological testing

A Smarter Solution for Bacillus cereus Detection

The FSTest Bacillus cereus Count Plate provides a faster, simpler, and more efficient alternative to traditional agar-based testing.

Improve laboratory efficiency, strengthen contamination control, and maintain consistent food safety standards.

FSTest – Fast. Simple. Reliable.

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