ST. PAUL –- 3M Food Safety announced today that two of its 3M?

Molecular Detection Assays, Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria species, have been

approved for First Action Official Method of Analysis SM distinction by AOAC

INTERNATIONAL (OMA method numbers 2014.07 and 2014.06, respectively). The

scope of the validations cover a variety of food matrices including full fat cottage

cheese, chocolate milk, beef hot dogs, deli turkey, and cold smoked salmon, as well

as stainless steel and concrete environmental surfaces. The assays provide rapid

results after as little as 24 hours of enrichment – days faster than the standard

methods.

The Official Methods of Analysis, AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s premier, internationally

recognized program for chemical, microbial and molecular biological testing

methods, consists of a multi-laboratory validation of the method, and review by an

expert panel. A complete review of the studies conducted for these validations will

be published by the Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, online at

https://eoma.aoac.org/ and in an upcoming edition of its Journal of AOAC

INTERNATIONAL.

The 3M™ Molecular Detection System, first introduced to food processors, thirdparty

reference laboratories and other customers in 2011, is based on unique

isothermal DNA amplification and bioluminescence detection technologies. The

rapid, qualitative technology is applied to enriched food as well as food process

environmental samples. It is designed around modern-day food processors’ needs

for a real-time pathogen detection approach that’s faster and simpler while also

more accurate.

“The AOAC Official Methods of Analysis carry a reputation for the highest standards

of excellence and rigorous analysis, and we are proud that our assays are recognized

by this globally-recognized agency,” said John David, global marketing supervisor

with 3M Food Safety. “These validations further demonstrate 3M’s commitment to providing simple, rapid solutions that improve lab productivity while offering

superior results.”

For its 3M Molecular Detection System, 3M also has AOAC INTERNATIONAL First

Action Official Methods of Analysis status for its 3M Molecular Detection Assay

Salmonella and both AOAC PTM and NF VALIDATION by AFNOR Certification for its

3M Molecular Detection Assay Salmonella and 3M Molecular Detection Assay E.coli

O157 (including H7), in addition to certifications from government and regulatory

organizations in other countries around the world.

For more information, visit www.3M.com/MDALMONOLISAOACOMA

AOAC RI, based in Gaithersburg, MD, is a subsidiary of AOAC International, a

globally recognized, independent, not-for-profit association founded in 1884. AOAC

serves communities of the analytical sciences by providing the tools and processes

necessary to develop voluntary consensus standards or technical standards through

stakeholder consensus and working groups in which the fit-for-purpose and method

performance criteria are established and fully documented. AOAC provides a

science-based solution and its Official Methods of Analysis gives defensibility,

credibility and confidence in decision-making. AOAC Official Methods are accepted

and recognized worldwide.

3M Food Safety is a leader of innovative solutions that help the food and beverage

industries optimize the quality and safety of their products to enable consumer

protection. At every step, 3M Food Safety provides solutions that help mitigate risk,

improve operational efficiencies and impact the bottom line. For more information,

visit www.3M.com/FoodSafety or follow @3M_FoodSafety on Twitter.

About 3M

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ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending

stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company

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