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Food Microbiology Testing Services: Outsourcing Pathogen & Spoilage Analysis

By Erika Russell | Jul 27, 2026

Contract microbiology labs help manufacturers catch pathogens and spoilage organisms before they trigger a recall

Gloved lab technician holding a petri dish with visible mold and bacterial colonies on a stainless steel bench in a food microbiology testing lab

Laboratory technician in a white lab coat and nitrile gloves examining a petri dish culture on a stainless steel bench in a food safety testing laboratory

Food Testing Laboratory Services: A Complete Guide to Outsourced Food Analysis

Jul 23, 2026

carton of milk an a laboratory bench being prepared for milk testing

Milk Testing in Laboratories: Complete Guide to Procedures, Standards, and Regulatory Compliance

Jul 21, 2026

A female laboratory scientist in a mask and gloves uses a micropipette to prepare a fresh produce sample for testing. A large monitor in the background displays microscopic Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts alongside a qPCR amplification curve for the Cox3 gene. A container labeled "Fresh Produce - Outbreak Sample" sits on the stainless steel lab counter.

Cyclospora Testing in Fresh Produce: Methods, Challenges, and FDA Compliance

Jul 17, 2026

A female food safety inspector in a white lab coat and a blue nitrile glove points at a tablet displaying inspection data, graphs, and a checklist while standing in a clean commercial kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

Cut Hold Times With Rapid Foodborne Pathogen Testing

Jul 10, 2026

Laboratory technician preparing edible oil samples for gas chromatography (GC) analysis. The setup features source bottles of Refined Soybean Oil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil beside an autosampler loaded with test vials and a monitor displaying a lipid chromatogram.

Edible Oil Testing: Analytical Methods, Contaminants, and QA Outsourcing

Mar 26, 2026

Prevent costly recalls and verify product authenticity with rigorous edible oil testing. Explore the essential analytical methods used to detect lipid oxidation and trace contaminants

Importance of BPA Testing and the Hidden Risks of Bisphenol Analogues

Mar 3, 2026

Ensure product safety and compliance with BPA testing in plastics, packaging, and consumer goods

Laboratory verification of ESG compliance showing a supply chain audit dashboard, automated testing equipment, and a digital logistics network map.

Enforcing Supply Chain Accountability: Laboratory Frameworks for ESG Compliance

Feb 27, 2026

A breakdown of the exact laboratory methods used to validate green materials and ethical sourcing

various powsered foods on a lab bench preparing for Cronobacter sakazakii testing

Cronobacter sakazakii: Beyond Infant Formula

Feb 24, 2026

It survives where other pathogens perish. Why the FDA is expanding its watch beyond infant formula—and how dry food manufacturers can lock down their facilities against this microscopic survivor.

spices on a laboratory bench ready for ethylene oxide residue testing

Ethylene Oxide (EtO): The Spice Sterilization Crackdown

Feb 24, 2026

It eradicates the pathogens, but it might eradicate your brand. Why the "silent sterilizer" is triggering massive global recalls—and how importers can safeguard their supply chains.