Microbiological Testing & Analysis

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A PCR-based detection method rapidly and specifically identifies Listeria species in or on food and environmental samples.

Testing for Salmonella and inspection of processing environments will need to constantly improve to assure consumer safety.

Pathogen testing is a key component and critical success factor in effective food safety and process control programs.

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.

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.