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Neogen® Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced that its Molecular Detection Assay – Listeria Right Now rapid environmental monitoring test has received AOAC Performance Tested Methods (PTM) certification (No. 042604). The certification validates the test’s performance for enrichment-free detection of viable and non-viable Listeria species on stainless steel surfaces.
AOAC PTM is a third-party validation program that confirms a method performs as claimed and meets rigorous performance standards. Neogen said the Listeria Right Now certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to delivering scientifically validated, regulator-recognized solutions for food safety programs worldwide.
Neogen’s Listeria Right Now is designed to enable technicians to perform the assay without first enriching the sample by growing bacteria in culture media. The company said the test delivers clear, actionable results from samples without an enrichment step in about two hours.
The assay is intended to support faster identification of potential contamination risks and to strengthen environmental monitoring workflows for food manufacturers. Neogen said the test integrates into existing food safety programs and is aimed at enabling more proactive decision-making across a range of food production environments.
“Rapid and reliable detection of Listeria is critical for effective environmental monitoring programs,” said Dr. Jeremy Yarwood, Chief Scientific Officer at Neogen. “AOAC PTM certification of Listeria Right Now provides customers with added confidence that the test delivers dependable performance when and where it matters most, helping them take timely action to protect their facilities, brands, and reputation.”
Neogen said it offers a portfolio of environmental monitoring and pathogen detection solutions supported by global validation and regulatory acceptance. The company added that the AOAC PTM certification for Listeria Right Now strengthens its position as a partner to food producers.
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