Listeria monocytogenes is one of the most dangerous foodborne pathogens in the food industry — and one of the hardest to detect with traditional methods. Easy Plate LS changes that.
Why Listeria Is a Serious Threat
Listeria monocytogenes survives refrigeration, forms biofilms on processing equipment, and carries a fatality rate of up to 30%. It is found in ready-to-eat meats, soft cheeses, smoked seafood, and fresh produce — making it a persistent risk across food manufacturing.
Regulatory bodies including Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) enforce strict zero-tolerance limits in many ready-to-eat food categories. A single contamination event can trigger product recalls, reputational damage, and serious legal consequences.
The Problem with Traditional Testing
Conventional agar methods require three or more plates per test, rely on subjective colony assessment, and can take up to 48 hours to deliver results. In fast-paced production environments, that delay is a liability.
Introducing Easy Plate LS
Easy Plate LS is a ready-to-use chromogenic media plate designed for the cultivation and counting of Listeria species. No preparation required — apply your sample, incubate, and count the distinctly blue colonies.
Sold in packs of 100 tests (4 sealed bags of 25), with an 18-month shelf life when stored at 2–8°C.
Key Benefits
Unmistakable blue colony identification
A chromogenic indicator turns Listeria colonies a vivid blue — no guesswork, no checking air bubbles or colony size. Just count the blue colonies between 1 and 250.
Results in 24 hours — half the time of traditional agar
Easy Plate LS delivers results equivalent to ALOA agar in just 24 hours, compared to 48 hours with standard methods. Faster results mean faster decisions and faster product release.
One plate replaces three
Traditional surface plating typically needs three or more plates per test. Easy Plate LS requires just one sheet — reducing material costs and bench space without compromising accuracy.
Ready to use, easy to store
Fully prepared and ready straight from the pack. 18-month shelf life unopened at 2–8°C, and 3 months after opening. 100 tests per pack across 4 individually sealed bags.
See It in Action
Before inoculation
After 24 hours — clear blue Listeria colonies
Quick Specs
Ready to upgrade your Listeria testing?
Easy Plate LS is available now through FMCG Industry Solutions. Contact our team to learn more or request a sample.
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