FSTest Salmonella Count Plate
Fast, Ready-to-Use Detection for Food Safety Compliance
The FSTest Salmonella Count Plate is a rapid, ready-to-use microbiological testing solution designed for the specific detection of Salmonella spp. in food samples.
Based on proprietary chromogenic indicator technology, it enables reliable confirmation of Salmonella contamination within 15–24 hours, significantly reducing detection time compared with traditional culture methods. It is ideal for food manufacturers, quality control laboratories, and regulatory inspection agencies requiring fast, accurate, and simple workflow solutions.
Why Detect Salmonella?
Salmonella is one of the most common foodborne pathogens worldwide, frequently associated with poultry, meat, eggs, dairy products, and ready-to-eat foods.
Infection can cause severe gastrointestinal illness and, in high-risk populations, may lead to serious health complications.
Rapid detection is essential for:
- Preventing foodborne outbreaks
- Ensuring regulatory compliance
- Protecting consumer safety and brand reputation
Key Features & Benefits
- Rapid Results: Detect Salmonella spp. in 15–24 hours, compared to 48–72 hours using conventional agar methods
- Ready-to-Use Format: No agar preparation, sterilization, or media pouring required
- Clear Color Development: Uses Salmonella-specific enzyme activity (octylesterase) for easy visual identification
- Space-Efficient Design: Compact plate format reduces incubator space usage by up to 90%
- Cost-Effective: Reduces overall laboratory testing costs by approximately 65%
- Secure Structure: Improved sealing design minimizes leakage risk and ensures test stability
- Trusted Manufacturer: Developed by FSTest, with extensive expertise in food safety diagnostics since 1993
Applications
The FSTest Salmonella Count Plate is suitable for rapid screening and quality control in:
- Poultry, meat, and egg products
- Dairy and dairy-based foods
- Processed foods and ready-to-eat meals
- Seafood and aquatic products
Industries Served
- Food manufacturing and processing companies
- Government food safety inspection agencies
- Market surveillance authorities
- HACCP and GMP-certified facilities
Easy 3-Step Testing Workflow
Step 1 – Sample Preparation
Homogenize the sample in sterile diluent (typically 1:10 dilution).
Step 2 – Inoculation
Apply 1 mL of prepared sample onto the test plate, evenly spread, and cover the film.
Step 3 – Incubation & Interpretation
Incubate at 36 ± 1°C for 15–24 hours. Observe colony development for visual confirmation of Salmonella presence.
Comparison with Traditional Agar Methods
Compared with conventional agar petri dish testing, the FSTest Salmonella Count Plate offers:
- Significantly faster results
- Reduced laboratory workload
- Lower consumable and preparation costs
- More compact storage and incubation requirements
- Simplified workflow with minimal training needed
A Smarter Solution for Salmonella Detection
The FSTest Salmonella Count Plate provides a modern alternative to traditional microbiological methods—delivering speed, simplicity, and reliability in one compact system.
By reducing testing time and operational complexity, it helps laboratories and food producers stay ahead of compliance requirements while improving overall efficiency.
Protect your brand. Protect your consumers. Test smarter with FSTest.
