Testing & Analysis

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FDA scientists and others realized that the combination of melamine and cyanuric acid in the diet was a significant health hazard.  

Testing raw beef products for E. coli is only one piece of a larger puzzle to make sure contaminated meat doesn’t make it into grocery stores or homes.

Sanitary design of equipment and facilities is a key element for not only allergen control, but to control any kind of contamination.

Understanding and implementing food allergen labeling is essential and following an in-house plant allergen control plan will help to mitigate cross-contamination.

Your objective in taking samples and performing tests as well as knowing the limitations of the test you choose are all important for microbiological testing.

Most experts agree that one of the key pathways to preventing E. coli outbreaks is the early detection of the pathogen.

Are PCR-based methods appropriate for the detection of Listeria spp. in environmental surface samples?

Rapid culture methods for Salmonella help you release product sooner.

Advances in PCR kits have lead to improvements in testing for Salmonella.  

Rapid Salmonella testing is advanced using thermocycling in conjunction with AOAC-approved methods.