Pathotrak develops USDA and FDA compliant foodborne pathogen detection kits that utilize a Next Generation Extraction (NGE) System to concentrate bacteria, reducing incubation time to as little as 2 hours. This technology significantly decreases the detection time of pathogens causing foodborne illness from 1-2 days to just hours, enhancing food safety and response efficiency in the supply chain.
Funding
$4.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional foodborne pathogen detection methods require lengthy incubation periods, typically 22 hours or more, to amplify bacterial concentrations to detectable levels. This extended enrichment phase significantly delays testing results, increasing holding costs and the risk of contaminated products reaching consumers. Current methods can take 1-2 days to produce results.
Solution
Pathotrak provides USDA and FDA compliant foodborne pathogen detection kits that incorporate a Next Generation Extraction (NGE) System to concentrate bacteria, substantially reducing incubation time. The NGE system utilizes microfiltration, elutriation, mechanical engineering, chemistry, and nano-filtration technology to accelerate sample preparation. This technology reduces the time-to-results for pathogen tests to as little as 2 hours, enabling faster release of safe products and minimizing potential recall costs. Pathotrak's rapid solution replaces the traditional 22-hour enrichment and integrates with existing detection systems.
Target Audience
Pathotrak serves food producers, testing laboratories, and other stakeholders in the food supply chain who require rapid and reliable pathogen detection.
Features
- Next Generation Extraction (NGE) System for rapid bacteria concentration
- Reduced incubation time to as little as 2 hours for select pathogens
- USDA and FDA compliant pathogen detection kits
- AOAC-accredited method equivalent to the 3-4 day FDA standard method for leafy greens
- Compatible with existing molecular detection methods such as qPCR
- Available testing for fresh produce, beef, poultry, and environmental swabs