VICAM Now Offers a Single Extraction Test for Aflatoxins and Fumonisins in Corn and Grain
November 01 2016 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Afla-V AQUA and Fumo-V AQUA combine
eco-friendly extraction into one simple step
Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today announced VICAM®, a Waters®
Business, now offers a single extraction method for the detection
of aflatoxins and fumonisins in corn and grain. The Afla-V® AQUA™
and Fumo-V® AQUA™ provide quantitative results in only five-minutes
(after extraction/sample prep). The simple, one-step, water-based
process eliminates solvent use completely. Extraction is performed
using a simple, environmentally safe solution which requires no
special handling, mixing or blending.
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Traditional testing methods often require individual extraction
procedures for each toxin, some requiring the use of costly
chemicals such as methanol, a chemical solvent which requires
special storage and handling. In addition, specialized shipping
often adds to the expense and complexity of on-site mycotoxin
detection. In contrast, the Afla-V® AQUA™ and Fumo–V® AQUA™ tests
can be run on the same sample extract, reducing time, effort and
consumables cost.
“Afla-V® AQUA™ and Fumo-V® AQUA™ are designed to make mycotoxin
monitoring more accessible by enabling early detection and
quantitation while also eliminating the dependence on chemicals
that may be difficult to obtain, store and use in a safe manner,”
said Marjorie Radlo-Zandi, Managing Director, VICAM. “All this is
accomplished while delivering a performance that meets quality and
regulatory standards that safeguard food and feed products
worldwide.”
Afla-V® AQUA™ and Fumo-V® AQUA™ are now both available
worldwide.
About AflatoxinsAflatoxins are naturally occurring
chemical byproducts of mold species, which are natural inhabitants
of crop soils. Severe rain and drought can encourage aflatoxin
production, and once released, aflatoxin and other mycotoxins are
difficult to manage and nearly impossible to destroy. Aflatoxin B1
is classified as a Group I carcinogen and is highly toxic even at
very low concentrations. The USDA, FDA, EU, and other international
government agencies impose specific regulations and guidelines for
acceptable levels of mycotoxins. Producers and exporters use
on-site and laboratory testing to ensure regulatory compliance and
to protect human and animal health from illnesses associated with
mycotoxins, including cancer and feed refusal in animals.
About FumonisinsFumonisins are mycotoxins produced by the
fungus Fusarium moniliforme. F. moniliforme is a
frequent, almost universal, inhabitant of corn. Fumonisin B1, B2
and B3 are present in most corn samples tested, often totaling
greater than 1 ppm. Fumonisin is thought to cause equine
leukoencephalomalacia in horses, swine pulmonary edema, and human
esophageal cancer. The FDA/USDA Working Group on Fumonisin advises
less than 4 ppm for products for human consumption, less than 5
mg/kg in horse feed, less than 10 mg/kg for swine feed, and less
than 50 mg/kg for cattle feed.
About VICAM, A Waters Business (VICAM.com)
VICAM is a world-leading provider of mycotoxin testing
solutions. Since 1985, VICAM has been dedicated to developing USDA-
and AOAC-approved rapid tests for mycotoxins. VICAM’s mycotoxin
test kits offer a choice of rapid qualitative screening and
quantitative test methods for a wide variety of mycotoxins. Around
the world, VICAM products are used with confidence by customers who
trust our commitment to extending the value of those products with
unmatched service and support. We guarantee satisfaction with
expert technical assistance and top-of-the-line customer care
through a global scientific and distribution network that develops,
markets, sells, and services our products in more than 100
countries. For more information, please visit www.vicam.com or call
+1.508.482.4935.
About Waters Corporation (www.waters.com)
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) develops and manufactures advanced
analytical and material science technologies for laboratory
dependent organizations. For more than 50 years, the company has
pioneered a connected portfolio of separations science, laboratory
information management, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis
systems.
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