WE CAN HELP PRODUCERS SCREEN THEIR PRODUCE, WATER, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS FOR CYCLOSPORA
AME Certified PCR Laboratories can support food producers with targeted molecular screening programs designed to look for Cyclospora cayetanensis DNA in fresh produce, production water, and environmental samples when surveillance, investigation, or buyer-driven verification is needed.
BENEFITS:
Fresh Produce Screening
Production Water Assessment
Production Water Assessment
Support sampling plans for herbs, berries, leafy items, and other commodities with contamination concern.
Production Water Assessment
Production Water Assessment
Production Water Assessment
Evaluate process or agricultural water as part of root-cause review and preventive verification.
Environmental Testing
Outbreak and Trace-Back Support
Outbreak and Trace-Back Support
Extend targeted surveillance to soils, wash systems, drains, or other relevant environmental matrices.
Outbreak and Trace-Back Support
Outbreak and Trace-Back Support
Outbreak and Trace-Back Support
Use molecular evidence to strengthen investigative decision-making when product or site risk is questioned.
WHY PCR MATTERS:
Traditional Cyclospora detection on produce has often depended on microscopy, but published work shows that PCR methods can improve sensitivity and specificity for low-level contamination scenarios that are difficult to evaluate visually. That makes PCR especially relevant when producers need a more focused screening tool for verification, response, or investigation.
