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AOAC Approves FoodChekTM-E. coli O157 TEST for Beef Carcass Sponge Samples

September 28, 2010

Sep 28, 2010 08:15 ET

AOAC Approves FoodChek^TM-E. coli O157 TEST for Beef Carcass Sponge Samples

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Sept. 28, 2010) - FoodChek Systems Inc. ("FoodChek"/"the Company") is pleased to announce that the AOAC Research Institute/Gaithersburg, Maryland, a globally-recognized approval body for Food Safety diagnostic tests, has approved the FoodChek™-E. coli O157 test for use with Beef Carcass Sponge samples. This additional AOAC-approval, is consistent with USDA-prescribed testing procedures of beef carcasses, and complements FoodChek's other AOAC approvals including 25g, 65g, 325g and 375g Raw Ground Beef ("RGB") samples and N-60 Beef Trim samples. FoodChek™-E. coli O157 is now AOAC-approved and USDA-accepted for all current U.S. beef industry beef sample test applications.

The AOAC Beef Carcass Sponge approval further supports the Company's unique and proprietary MICT magnetic nanotechnology platform. The USDA's approval of the MICT platform enables FoodChek to offer U.S. beef processors the superior speed (results in 7 to 8 hours, including enrichment time), accuracy (≥ 98% sensitivity and specificity) and ease-of-use of the FoodChek™-E. coli O157 test with the full support of USDA inspectors. FoodChek™-E. coli O157 provides beef processors with the fastest Food Safety diagnostic test to safely release finished product into distribution, reduce product holding costs and recover lost product value.

William J. Hogan, President & CEO, stated "The AOAC Beef Carcass Sponge approval together with the previous AOAC approvals for 375g RGB and N-60 Beef Trim, now gives FoodChek™-E. coli O157 the ability to deliver E. coli O157 test results on site and in a single production shift to all beef processors, from large slaughterhouses to downstream raw ground beef grinders. From a risk-management perspective, these AOAC test approvals clearly demonstrate that FoodChek™-E. coli O157 is fast, accurate and the easiest diagnostic tool to monitor the effectiveness of processor's microbial interventions and process controls."

Dr. Gabriela Martinez, FoodChek's Director of Science stated "With these AOAC approvals, FoodChek™-E. coli O157 has now been proven to have superior sensitivity in RGB and Beef Trim samples (1cfu/375g) and in Beef Carcass Sponge samples (<0.05 cfu/100 cm2). This contributes to protecting both the beef processors' brand and public health. Additionally, this powerful screening tool detects all pathogenic serotypes of E. coli O157, including H7 and non motiles (NM), as well as other serotypes of E. coli O157, which are a growing public health concern."

About AOAC

The AOAC Research Institute, a subsidiary of AOAC International (www.aoac.org), is an independent non-profit corporation whose stated purpose is to promote and carry out activities related to the development, improvement, and understanding of analytical practices and procedures affecting public health and welfare.

About FoodChek Systems Inc.

FoodChek specializes in the development of advanced state-of-the-art Food Safety test methods and utilizes its revolutionary MICT proprietary magnetic nanotechnology for fast and accurate, yet easy-to-use and cost-effective detection of food-borne pathogens. FoodChek™-E. coli O157 is an AOAC-approved Performance Tested Method (Certificate #060902).

This information release may contain certain forward-looking information. Such information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by statements herein, and therefore these statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. All forward-looking statements are based on the FoodChek's current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to it as well as other factors.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Due to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties identified by the Company in its private filings, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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FoodChek™-E. coli O157 Test Receives USDA / FSIS Comparable Test Approval

July 16, 2010

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - July 16, 2010) - FoodChek Systems Inc. ("FoodChek" / the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Microbiology Division of the United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") and its Food Safety Inspection Service ("FSIS") has confirmed that the FoodChek™-E. coli O157 test complies with the USDA / FSIS's test method requirements for use by U.S. beef processors as a screening method to detect the presence of E. coli O157 in raw ground beef and beef trim.

The USDA / FSIS assessment of the FoodChek™-E. coli O157 test for 375 gram ground beef and 375 gram beef trim excision sample ("N-60") states: "If used under the AOAC-RI (#060902) validated conditions, the FoodChek™-E. coli O157 test would provide results that are comparable to FSIS test results. Questions related to the use of the FoodChek™-E. coli O157 test in regulated establishments should be addressed to the AskFSIS sampling queue."

Mr. William J. Hogan, President & CEO, stated: "By becoming recognized as a comparable test to other sanctioned FSIS tests, FoodChek™-E. coli O157 has now fulfilled the final requirement of beef processors prior to using our revolutionary test. The door is now wide open for all processors, whether they be big or small, to take advantage of FoodChek™-E. coli O157's ability to deliver on site and during the same production shift, an accurate, easy to use and cost effective test for E. coli O157."

Mr. A. Crispin Philpott, FoodChek's Vice-President, Product Management stated: "This USDA / FSIS authorization enables FoodChek to offer regulated establishments within the U.S. beef industry the superior speed, accuracy and ease-of-use of the FoodChek™-E. coli O157 test with the full support of the FSIS's inspectors and auditors."

About USDA / FSIS

The USDA and its FSIS department provide clear guidelines to processors on implementing effective food safety programs, including process control (e.g. HACCP programs), verification test methods (e.g. MLG 5A.7 – Lateral Flow Devices for Screening E. coli O157) and setting stringent microbial standards for the food industry. Inspectors from the USDA adhere rigorously to these regulatory guidelines to ensure food safety and public health.

About FoodChek Systems Inc.

FoodChek specializes in the development of advanced state of the art food safety testing. FoodChek utilizes its revolutionary MICT proprietary magnetic nanotechnology for the fast and accurate, yet simple and cost-effective detection of food-borne pathogens. FoodChek™-E. coli O157 is an AOAC-approved Performance Tested Method (Certificate #060902).

This information release may contain certain forward-looking information. Such information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by statements herein, and therefore these statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. All forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to it as well as other factors.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Due to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties identified by the Company in its private filings, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

AOAC Awards Approval to FoodChek™-E. coli O157 for N-60 Beef Trim Sample

July 06, 2010

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - July 6, 2010) - FoodChek Systems Inc. ("FoodChek" / "the Company") is pleased to announce that the AOAC Research Institute, the approval body for all U.S. food safety tests, has awarded another approved beef sample modification to the Company's existing AOAC approved FoodChek™-E. coli O157 test. This extended AOAC approval for the N-60 Beef Trim sample is a USDA prescribed procedure for beef trim testing and compliments FoodChek's other AOAC milestone approvals including 25g, 65g, 325g and the industry-standard sample size of 375g for detecting E. coli O157 in raw ground beef.

The AOAC N-60 Beef Trim approval for FoodChek™-E. coli O157 further supports the Company's proprietary MICT magnetic technology platform as being a robust analytical method. FoodChek's suite of approved food safety tests provides meat processors with the ability to monitor and verify the effectiveness of their microbial interventions in less than 8 hours, including the enrichment time. As such, FoodChek™-E. coli O157 will provide processors with the fastest verification tool to divert trim that has tested positive for E. coli O157 from being used in the production of raw ground beef.

William J. Hogan, President & CEO, stated "AOAC approval of our FoodChek™-E. coli O157 test for N-60 Beef Trim is the validation that our target customers have been asking for. FoodChek's state of the art tests, that incorporate nanotechnology, are not only fast, accurate and simple, but also cost-effective for detecting E. coli O157 in raw ground beef and now in beef trim. This news is being well received by processors as trim testing is by far the largest tested sample matrix for beef production. From a risk management perspective, being able to confirm within the same production shift that products are safe to release will have an enormous impact on lowering costs and improving plant productivity for processors around the world."

About AOAC

The AOAC Research Institute, a subsidiary of AOAC International (www.aoac.org), is an independent non-profit corporation whose stated purpose is to promote and carry out activities related to the development, improvement, and understanding of analytical practices and procedures affecting public health and welfare.

About FoodChek Systems Inc.

FoodChek specializes in the development of advanced state of the art food safety testing. FoodChek utilizes its revolutionary MICT proprietary magnetic nanotechnology for the fast and accurate, yet simple and cost-effective detection of food-borne pathogens. FoodChek™-E. coli O157 is an AOAC-approved Performance Tested Method (Certificate #060902).

This information release may contain certain forward-looking information. Such information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by statements herein, and therefore these statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. All forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to it as well as other factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Due to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties identified by the Company in its private filings, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

FoodChek Signs Distribution and Fulfillment Agreements with Innovation Diagnostics

June 18, 2010

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - June 18, 2010) - FoodChek Systems Inc. ("FoodChek") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Innovation Diagnostics Inc. of Blainville, Quebec (www.innovationdiagnostics.com/) for the Canadian sales and distribution of its innovative and proprietary food safety tests. In addition, FoodChek has also signed a separate agreement with Innovation Diagnostics for the non-exclusive North American fulfillment services for the delivery of all FoodChek products.

Innovation Diagnostics Inc. will market and actively promote the sale of FoodChek products to develop and expand the Canadian market commencing with FoodChek ™-E. coli O157. Furthermore, Innovation Diagnostics Inc. will provide and maintain adequate sales, warehouse and service facilities and sufficient inventory of the products to ensure prompt and seamless deliveries to customers in Canada and the United States.

Luc Lavigne, CEO of Innovation Diagnostics states "FoodChek brings to the marketplace a revolutionary technology that will allow a Food Manufacturer to quickly and efficiently gain access to high level food pathogen testing procedures. The ease of use of this product coupled with the latest development in detection technology constitutes a breakthrough in food borne pathogen detection. We are pleased that FoodChek chose our company, Innovation Diagnostics Inc. as its preferred distribution partner in Canada and its fulfillment services partner throughout North America". 

William J. Hogan, President & CEO, stated "Innovation Diagnostic's has a vast and credible presence in the field of Food Diagnostics and is renowned for it's distribution and fulfillment abilities in the microbiology industry. This coupled with FoodChek's ability to develop premier food pathogen assays are two driving forces that will ensure a successful commercialization of our advanced food safety testing products in Canada and the United States. With Innovative Diagnostics, we are now positioned to deliver our products seamlessly to current and new customers as they come on board". 

About Innovation Diagnostics
Innovation Diagnostics Inc. is widely recognized as a Canadian leader in the field of Microbiology based solutions for the Industrial and clinical market. The Company is a leading supplier of highly recognized productivity improvement tools through its wide portfolio of automation equipment, reagents and consumables.

About FoodChek Systems
FoodChek specializes in the development of leading edge food safety testing and utilizes its revolutionary proprietary magnetic nanotechnology for the fast, accurate and simple yet cost-effective detection of food-borne pathogens. FoodChek™-E. coli O157 is an AOAC-approved Performance Tested Method (Certificate #060902).

This information release may contain certain forward-looking information. Such information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by statements herein, and therefore these statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. All forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to it as well as other factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Due to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties identified by the Company in its private filings, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

AOAC Awards Approval to FoodChek™-E. coli O157 Test for 375g Sample

March 03, 2010

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 3, 2010) - FoodChek Systems Inc. ("FoodChek") (formerly Vacci-Test Corporation) is pleased to announce that the AOAC Research Institute, the approval body for all U.S. food safety tests, has approved a modification to its existing FoodChek™-E. coli O157 test for a 25g sample to that of the industry-standard sample size of 375g for detecting E. coli O157 in raw ground beef. This extended AOAC approval also includes the 65g and 325g composited sample sizes. 

FoodChek™-E. coli O157 continues to demonstrate superior sensitivity to the USDA's zero-tolerance requirement by detecting 1 colony-forming unit in a 375g sample of ground beef. With the larger 375g sample size, FoodChek has once again proven that its test is fast and accurate, yet simple and cost-effective for detecting E. coli O157 in less than 8 hours (including enrichment time). 

William J. Hogan, President & CEO, stated "The AOAC's 375g ground beef sample approval for FoodChek™-E. coli O157 provides meat processors significant operational benefits including the ability to improve on 'Process Control' issues and allow same-shift product release, thereby eliminating expensive holding costs. The superior speed and accuracy of our E. coli O157 test will enable meat processors to achieve their goal of detecting the pathogen in raw material and finished products, if it is there." 

About AOAC
The AOAC Research Institute, a subsidiary of AOAC International (www.aoac.org), is an independent non-profit corporation whose stated purpose is to promote and carry out activities related to the development, improvement, and understanding of analytical practices and procedures affecting public health and welfare.

About FoodChek Systems Inc.
FoodChek specializes in the development of advanced state of the art food safety testing. FoodChek utilizes its revolutionary proprietary magnetic nanotechnology for the fast, accurate and simple yet cost-effective detection of food-borne pathogens. FoodChek™-E. coli O157 is an AOAC-approved Performance Tested Method (Certificate #060902).

This information release may contain certain forward-looking information. Such information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by statements herein, and therefore these statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. All forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to it as well as other factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Due to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties identified by the Company in its private filings, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.