Coliform bacteria are powerful early-warning indicators of contamination in industrial water systems, but traditional testing methods are too slow to prevent issues before they spread. KRAKEN™ delivers automated, real-time detection of coliforms and E. coli, giving facilities rapid insight to stop contamination early, protect product quality, and maintain operational safety.

When nature unleashes its fury, the ripple effects often begin in the water. As Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica and the Caribbean, it exposed how climate change, extreme weather, and fragile water systems collide — and why early detection is now essential to protecting public health.

As Rift Valley fever resurges across West Africa, the link between climate, mosquitoes, and water has never been clearer. This mosquito-borne virus is a reminder that outbreaks often begin in the environment—and that early detection through tools like Kraken Sense could stop them before they reach people.

Microbial contamination is an invisible but costly enemy in the oil and gas industry—quietly degrading fuel quality, corroding infrastructure, and disrupting operations worldwide. As traditional monitoring methods struggle to keep up, advanced molecular tools like KRAKEN™ are transforming how companies detect, manage, and prevent microbial threats before they become multimillion-dollar problems.

Winter in North America marks the height of flu and respiratory virus season, as colder weather and indoor gatherings create ideal conditions for pathogens to spread. This post explores how the KRAKEN system helps detect these seasonal threats early, giving communities the insight to act before outbreaks take hold.

On September 30, 2025, the FDA released new guidance on the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, highlighting agricultural water as a key source of potential contamination. With compliance deadlines approaching, farms must strengthen water monitoring and testing to protect both food safety and public health.

PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals,” are everywhere — this brief overview explains what they are, why they persist, and how innovation is helping us fight back.

Recent FDA alerts have highlighted the risks of bacterial contamination in dog food, posing health concerns for both pets and their owners. Innovations like KRAKEN™ offer a fast, reliable way for manufacturers to detect pathogens before products reach the market.

Mpox, a viral infection once considered rare, has emerged as a growing global health concern since 2022. Understanding how it spreads, who is most at risk, and how innovative tools like the KRAKEN™ system can detect outbreaks early is key to preventing new waves of transmission and protecting vulnerable communities.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its 16th Ebola outbreak, with dozens of suspected cases and a case fatality rate above 50%. Understanding how Ebola spreads, what it does to the body, and how tools like the KRAKEN™ system can help is key to stopping outbreaks before they spiral out of control.

Cholera spreads through water and food contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. WHO warns that without rapid action—better surveillance, faster treatment, and improved WASH—cholera will keep crossing borders.

London, Ontario is once again facing a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak. After several weeks without new cases, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has redeclared the outbreak following 25 additional cases. This is how the KRAKEN system could prevent the spread.

Polio remains a global health challenge despite decades of eradication efforts. This post explores the current status of poliovirus circulation, highlighting the regions and countries where the virus continues to pose a threat.