FSTest Listeria Count Plate

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

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

This pre-prepared disposable culture system contains selective nutrients, a water-soluble gelling agent, and a chromogenic indicator to support efficient microbial growth and direct visual interpretation—eliminating traditional agar preparation and simplifying routine microbiological testing.

Positive colonies appear as distinct green colonies, allowing faster identification and improved interpretation while reducing laboratory workload.

Results can be obtained in as little as 18 hours, helping accelerate food safety decisions and contamination control.

Why Test for Listeria?

Listeria is an important foodborne microorganism commonly associated with contamination in food production and processing environments.

Routine monitoring helps:

• Identify contamination risks early
• Strengthen environmental hygiene verification
• Support food safety management systems
• Reduce cross-contamination during production
• Maintain HACCP and regulatory compliance

Rapid screening enables faster corrective action and improved quality control.

Key Features & Benefits

• Rapid Results: Obtain Listeria counts in as little as 18–24 hours
• Ready-to-Use: No agar preparation, sterilization, or media pouring required
• Easy Interpretation: Positive colonies develop in green color for clear visualization
• Built-In Grid Design: Supports fast and consistent colony enumeration
• Improved Laboratory Efficiency: Simplifies routine microbial testing workflows
• Compact & Space-Saving: Stackable plate design reduces incubator occupancy
• Reliable Performance: Designed for routine food safety monitoring applications

Applications

Ideal for rapid Listeria testing in:

• Food production environments
• Environmental monitoring programs
• Beverage and drinking water testing
• Dairy and processed food manufacturing
• Catering and food service operations
• Livestock and poultry feed monitoring
• Campus and institutional food safety programs

Industries

• Food manufacturers and processors
• Food safety laboratories
• Environmental monitoring facilities
• Catering and hospitality operations
• Public health and surveillance institutions
• Government inspection laboratories
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Customs and import–export inspection authorities

Simple 3-Step Testing Workflow

Step 1 – Inoculate
Lift the top film and dispense 1 mL of prepared sample onto the center of the plate.

Step 2 – Incubate
Place plates film-side up and incubate under recommended conditions for 18–24 hours.

Step 3 – Read Results
Count the green colonies using the built-in grid for fast and reliable interpretation.

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 design reduces incubator and storage requirements
• 65% Lower Laboratory Costs
  No media preparation and fewer consumables needed
• 80% Higher Testing Efficiency
  Simplified workflow improves productivity
• 50% Faster Turnaround Time
  Accelerates microbiological decision-making

A Smarter Solution for Listeria Detection

The FSTest Listeria Count Plate provides a faster, simpler, and more efficient alternative to conventional agar-based microbiological testing.

Improve testing productivity, strengthen contamination control, and maintain consistent food safety performance.

FSTest – Fast. Simple. Reliable.

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