Image courtesy of: AlexRaths (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Testing and analysis help ensure food safety and quality by determining if pathogens, chemicals, or allergen residues are present in the processing environment or food products. https://www.food-safety.com/rss/331-testing-analysis en-us The monitoring initiative set forth in Recommendation (EU) 2026/2335 is intended to improve data availability on the occurrence and distribution of the industrial chemicals in food, supporting more robust assessments of human dietary exposure. The monitoring initiative set forth in Recommendation (EU) 2026/2335 is intended to improve data availability on the occurrence and distribution of the industrial chemicals in food, supporting more robust assessments of human dietary exposure.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11983 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:15:00 -0500 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11983-eu-recommends-monitoring-chlorinated-paraffins-in-food-through-2029 The company is seeking strategic partners to fund further development and help gain regulatory clearances for consumer testing products using its platform. The device could enable consumer testing for foodborne pathogens like Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella. The company is seeking strategic partners to fund further development and help gain regulatory clearances for consumer testing products using its platform. The device could enable consumer testing for foodborne pathogens like Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11976 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:19:21 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11976-sparrow-bio-announces-personal-pcr-tech-for-at-home-pathogen-testing Researchers found that EPA’s interpretation of drinking water contaminant monitoring data, in which PFAS measurements that fall below laboratory reporting limits are treated as “zero,” could underestimate “forever chemical” occurrence by as much as 56 percent. Researchers found that EPA’s interpretation of drinking water contaminant monitoring data, in which PFAS measurements that fall below laboratory reporting limits are treated as “zero,” could underestimate “forever chemical” occurrence by as much as 56 percent.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11962 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11962-epa-may-significantly-underestimate-pfas-in-us-drinking-water-study-suggests The UK Government Chemist has published its Government Chemist Review 2025, outlining its activities, including food chemical safety regulatory compliance testing and research and development related to analytical methods for authenticity and adulteration. The UK Government Chemist has published its Government Chemist Review 2025, outlining its activities, including food chemical safety regulatory compliance testing and research and development related to analytical methods for authenticity and adulteration.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11959 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:12:33 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11959-uk-gov-chemist-reports-advances-in-food-fraud-detection-chemical-safety-findings Applications of the Curio HS headspace extraction platform include identifying off-flavors in beverages and dairy products, assessing compounds associated with ripeness, and detecting residual solvents in food packaging materials. The platform is currently available through an early access program. Applications of the Curio HS headspace extraction platform include identifying off-flavors in beverages and dairy products, assessing compounds associated with ripeness, and detecting residual solvents in food packaging materials. The platform is currently available through an early access program.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11953 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:49:35 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11953-quantera-launches-solution-for-parallel-testing-of-volatile-compounds-in-food-beverages quantera lab use_quantaera.png curio setup_quantera.png curio well_quantera.png Unlike allergen control programs, GMO control relies primarily on supplier verification and traceability rather than routine analytical testing. Survey findings reveal how food processors approach GMO control, while evolving traceability requirements could reshape testing practices and market demand in the coming years. Unlike allergen control programs, GMO control relies primarily on supplier verification and traceability rather than routine analytical testing. Survey findings reveal how food processors approach GMO control, while evolving traceability requirements could reshape testing practices and market demand in the coming years.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11941 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11941-allergens-and-gmo-what-is-happening-in-control-programspart-2 The project will evaluate the resulting assay's potential applications in relevant food matrices, including chicken, turkey, pork, and beef, with the broader objective of improving the identification of Salmonella strains associated with human illness and outbreaks. The project will evaluate the resulting assay's potential applications in relevant food matrices, including chicken, turkey, pork, and beef, with the broader objective of improving the identification of Salmonella strains associated with human illness and outbreaks.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11942 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:52:23 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11942-pathogendx-usda-ars-partner-to-develop-test-for-high-pathogenicity-salmonella Whole genome sequencing is a mature, reliable technology with significant potential for the food industry, but realizing its benefits requires organizations to strategically weigh risks, applications, and persistent legal and regulatory barriers to adoption. Whole genome sequencing is a mature, reliable technology with significant potential for the food industry, but realizing its benefits requires organizations to strategically weigh risks, applications, and persistent legal and regulatory barriers to adoption.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11934 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11934-whole-genome-sequencing-in-food-safety-non-technical-systems-barriers-and-opportunities-for-enhanced-global-use After further optimization and validation, the approach could possibly offer an alternative to conventional culture-based screening methods that typically require three to five days. The bacteriophage amplification strategy, which was tested against Salmonella on chicken meat, could be adapted to detect other viable foodborne bacteria. After further optimization and validation, the approach could possibly offer an alternative to conventional culture-based screening methods that typically require three to five days. The bacteriophage amplification strategy, which was tested against Salmonella on chicken meat, could be adapted to detect other viable foodborne bacteria.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11924 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11924-novel-bacteriophage-based-biosensor-test-method-shows-potential-for-rapid-detection-of-viable-foodborne-pathogens Designed to address fragmented measurement, data, and compliance workflows across product development and manufacturing operations, AQUALAB 5TE combines water activity and moisture content measurement in a single 60-second test. Designed to address fragmented measurement, data, and compliance workflows across product development and manufacturing operations, AQUALAB 5TE combines water activity and moisture content measurement in a single 60-second test.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11906 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:36:35 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11906-addium-launches-instrument-for-water-activity-moisture-content-measurement Hyperspectral imaging captures information across a range of wavelengths, enabling the assessment of product characteristics that may not be visible through conventional imaging. Hyperspectral imaging captures information across a range of wavelengths, enabling the assessment of product characteristics that may not be visible through conventional imaging.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11898 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:52:27 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11898-neogen-hinalea-partner-to-develop-hyperspectral-imaging-tech-for-food-safety The SX10 is a visible and near-infrared (VNIR) hyperspectral camera designed for research and industrial imaging applications, including food research.  The SX10 is a visible and near-infrared (VNIR) hyperspectral camera designed for research and industrial imaging applications, including food research.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11897 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:43:28 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11897-specim-introduces-enhanced-vinr-hyperspectral-camera MicroTally’s MicroCap sampler grabs microorganisms from product surfaces as finished product passes through the weigh station. The device can operate unattended for up to two hours. MicroTally’s MicroCap sampler grabs microorganisms from product surfaces as finished product passes through the weigh station. The device can operate unattended for up to two hours.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11885 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:11:22 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11885-new-microcap-sampler-automates-pathogen-sampling-on-cut-produce-processing-lines Developed in partnership with USDA-FSIS, the assay detects Salmonella spp. while targeting up to three proprietary genetic markers associated with pathogenicity, supporting surveillance and research into risk-based approaches to Salmonella control. Developed in partnership with USDA-FSIS, the assay detects Salmonella spp. while targeting up to three proprietary genetic markers associated with pathogenicity, supporting surveillance and research into risk-based approaches to Salmonella control.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11879 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:33:02 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11879-hygiena-introduces-first-pcr-assay-for-virulence-associated-characterization-of-salmonella Researchers from the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research and the Food Packaging Forum have proposed a panel of 15 high-throughput in vitro bioassays to screen chemicals for biological activity associated with cancer, brain-related harms, cardiovascular disease, and other disorders. Researchers from the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research and the Food Packaging Forum have proposed a panel of 15 high-throughput in vitro bioassays to screen chemicals for biological activity associated with cancer, brain-related harms, cardiovascular disease, and other disorders.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11863 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11863-scientists-propose-toxicological-screening-approach-for-broader-identification-of-hazardous-food-contact-chemicals GeNi is intended to serve as a centralized hub for interlaboratory data, enabling participants to benchmark testing performance, identify best practices, improve data comparability, and support greater consistency in testing methods across industry. GeNi is intended to serve as a centralized hub for interlaboratory data, enabling participants to benchmark testing performance, identify best practices, improve data comparability, and support greater consistency in testing methods across industry.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11850 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:47:37 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11850-petcore-europe-kor-launch-initiative-to-harmonize-pet-food-contact-materials-safety-testing The program, which was explored after the Boar’s Head outbreak of 2024 spurred the agency to reevaluate its inspection and Listeria monitoring protocols, was piloted in FY 2026 and will be expanded to FSIS districts nationwide. The program, which was explored after the Boar’s Head outbreak of 2024 spurred the agency to reevaluate its inspection and Listeria monitoring protocols, was piloted in FY 2026 and will be expanded to FSIS districts nationwide.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11846 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:39:39 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11846-usda-fsis-to-roll-out-listeria-environmental-sampling-program-nationwide-at-rte-facilities The researchers concluded that integrating multiple sampling matrices and detection methods could improve understanding of Campylobacter occurrence in commercial broiler production and support preharvest surveillance. The researchers concluded that integrating multiple sampling matrices and detection methods could improve understanding of Campylobacter occurrence in commercial broiler production and support preharvest surveillance.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11825 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11825-study-explores-qpcr-campylobacter-monitoring-in-fecal-air-samples-on-poultry-farms hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) This episode of Food Safety Five covers new research on the impact of spray application on sanitizer efficacy, ROI of WGS for foodborne pathogen surveillance, effect of common food additives on gut health and implications for safety assessment, and contribution of industrial poultry farming to global Campylobacter spread. This episode of Food Safety Five covers new research on the impact of spray application on sanitizer efficacy, ROI of WGS for foodborne pathogen surveillance, effect of common food additives on gut health and implications for safety assessment, and contribution of industrial poultry farming to global Campylobacter spread.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11820 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11820-food-safety-five-ep-37-sanitizer-spray-efficacy-roi-of-wgs-emulsifier-health-effects-and-more This article explores how rapid detection technologies are transforming environmental monitoring programs for L. monocytogenes in dairy plants. It also discusses how faster detection supports quicker sanitation verification, improved risk-based monitoring, and more effective decision-making during contamination events. This article explores how rapid detection technologies are transforming environmental monitoring programs for L. monocytogenes in dairy plants. It also discusses how faster detection supports quicker sanitation verification, improved risk-based monitoring, and more effective decision-making during contamination events.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11781 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11781-when-minutes-matter-rapid-detection-of-listeria-in-dairy-processing-environments The researchers analyzed cost and sequencing-volume data from 23 FDA and FDA partner GenomeTrakr laboratories. Findings suggested that WGS-based genomic surveillance is a cost-effective public health investment. The researchers analyzed cost and sequencing-volume data from 23 FDA and FDA partner GenomeTrakr laboratories. Findings suggested that WGS-based genomic surveillance is a cost-effective public health investment.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11776 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:35:58 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11776-study-suggests-every-1-spent-on-us-wgs-foodborne-pathogen-surveillance-generates-31-roi Both the SC20 and SC25 models incorporate a variable-speed orbital shaker, enabling simultaneous sample mixing and temperature control. The tools can be used for biological and other samples, with a number of applications, including sample storage. Both the SC20 and SC25 models incorporate a variable-speed orbital shaker, enabling simultaneous sample mixing and temperature control. The tools can be used for biological and other samples, with a number of applications, including sample storage.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11769 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:05:01 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11769-torrey-pines-introduces-echotherm-shaking-chilling-heating-dry-baths-for-samples Together with the Thermo Scientific Vanquish Duo UHPLC System and new Isotope Discoverer Software, the instruments comprise an integrated workflow for molecular-level isotope ratio analysis. Potential applications include food and beverage authenticity by tracing the sources and pathways of contaminants. Together with the Thermo Scientific Vanquish Duo UHPLC System and new Isotope Discoverer Software, the instruments comprise an integrated workflow for molecular-level isotope ratio analysis. Potential applications include food and beverage authenticity by tracing the sources and pathways of contaminants.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11762 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:34:38 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11762-thermo-fisher-introduces-orbitrap-mass-spectrometers-for-molecular-level-isotope-ratio-analysis In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to NomadX CEO Lyle Probst about developments in pathogen detection, artificial intelligence, and industry mindsets are shaping the future of food safety management and incident response. In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to NomadX CEO Lyle Probst about developments in pathogen detection, artificial intelligence, and industry mindsets are shaping the future of food safety management and incident response. 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11592 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11592-nomadx-preventing-food-safety-crisesa-new-approach-to-detection-decontamination-and-intervention Commonly found in a wide array of products, from non-stick pans to firefighting foams, PFAS are valued for their resistance to heat, water, and oil. Commonly found in a wide array of products, from non-stick pans to firefighting foams, PFAS are valued for their resistance to heat, water, and oil. 

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11649 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11649-addressing-the-global-challenge-of-pfas-contamination In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to exposure scientist and toxicologist Dr. Alex LeBeau about the generation, interpretation, and responsible communication of food contaminant testing data—a conversation raised by recent reports on arsenic in candy from Florida officials. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to exposure scientist and toxicologist Dr. Alex LeBeau about the generation, interpretation, and responsible communication of food contaminant testing data—a conversation raised by recent reports on arsenic in candy from Florida officials.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11614 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:30:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11614-ep-221-dr-alex-lebeau-the-science-behind-food-contaminant-testing As the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, SGS prides itself on establishing the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. As the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, SGS prides itself on establishing the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11623 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11623-lower-regulatory-limits-prompt-innovation-in-pfas-testing Effective July 20, to support risk surveillance, the agency will perform metals analysis on samples that are already collected for allergen verification. Effective July 20, to support risk surveillance, the agency will perform metals analysis on samples that are already collected for allergen verification.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11619 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:49:27 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11619-usda-fsis-to-expand-testing-for-metals-in-rte-foods-under-national-residue-program In-house quality control teams and third-party laboratories can use the GENE-UP PROBIOTIC SPECIES ID assay to identify 18 commonly used probiotic species in 90 minutes or less. In-house quality control teams and third-party laboratories can use the GENE-UP PROBIOTIC SPECIES ID assay to identify 18 commonly used probiotic species in 90 minutes or less.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11606 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:52:03 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11606-biomerieux-launches-rapid-pcr-test-for-probiotic-species-verification-in-dietary-supplements Supporting routine laboratory testing, the GENESYS G5 series features an expanded software ecosystem with optional application-specific packages, including guided workflows and preconfigured methods intended to reduce setup time and improve consistency. Supporting routine laboratory testing, the GENESYS G5 series features an expanded software ecosystem with optional application-specific packages, including guided workflows and preconfigured methods intended to reduce setup time and improve consistency.

]]> http://www.food-safety.com/articles/11596 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:19:07 -0400 https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11596-thermo-fisher-scientific-launches-genesys-g5-uv-visible-spectrophotometer-series