Microbiological Testing & Analysis

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Dave Theno’s commitment to transparency guides the industry through a horrific failure in food protection.

Bacterial spore formers, such as Clostridium botulinum and Bacillus cereus and their toxins, do not get industry’s attention but that doesn’t mean these contaminants aren’t on the radar screen.

An expert roundtable discussion tackles the most pressing issues in food microbiology.  

An expert roundtable discussion tackles the most pressing issues in food microbiology.  

Existing regulations cannot be easily applied to vitamins, minerals and herbs, requiring an innovative approach for safety testing.

Rapid DNA-based methods are increasingly being used by food producers to detect unwanted bacteria in their products.

Salmonella testing is costly due to the complexity of the organism and the numerous strains that impact food safety.

Food processors sometimes look for alternatives to outsourcing their food safety testing.  

New regulations and HACCP programs require innovative approaches to identify Salmonella contamination.

Food manufacturers are under increased pressure to operate more efficiently and competitively.