When One Ingredient Shuts Down a Supply Chain: How Proactive Testing Stops Contamination Before It Starts
A recent recall by a major pasta meal producer — triggered by Listeria monocytogenes contamination in a spinach ingredient — […]
Microbial Identification
Zebra Mussels Threaten Colorado’s Waterways: Why Biological and Chemical Testing Go Hand-in-Hand for Long-Term Protection
Colorado’s waterways are facing a silent but fast-spreading threat: zebra mussels. These tiny, invasive mollusks — no larger than a
CDC Cuts Pathogen Surveillance: Why Industry Must Step Up Testing
In August 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a significant reduction in its FoodNet pathogen surveillance
Pet Food Recalls Show Why Rigorous Testing Protects Families Too
When most people think about food recalls, they imagine supermarket shelves and dinner tables. But food safety isn’t just a
Heavy Metals in Baby Foods: Why Independent Testing Matters More Than Ever
When the words “arsenic” and “lead” appear in the same sentence as “baby food,” it hits differently. Even if the
USDA’s Listeria Testing Expansion & Enforcement Surge: What It Means for Food Producers and How to Stay Ahead
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is stepping up its fight against Listeria monocytogenes — a dangerous foodborne pathogen with
Hidden Risks in Reusable Medical Devices: Cleaning Challenges You Can’t See (Until It’s Too Late)
Hospitals and medtech manufacturers know the stakes: a single reprocessing failure can cascade from a quality glitch into a patient
Evolving Sterilization Standards: What Device Labs Must Validate Now
In March 2025, the FDA expanded its recognized consensus standards database to include updated sterilization guidance documents from AAMI (Association
Foodborne Risks on the Rise: Why Proactive Pathogen Testing Is Critical
In July 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) flagged a surge of food recalls due to the presence
13% at Risk: How Testing Labs Can Support U.S. Medtech Amid Tariff Headwinds
Recent trade developments have raised serious concerns for the U.S. medical device industry. With tariffs increasing sharply on imports from
Ensuring Compliance with Water Safety Regulations: The Role of Accredited Testing Laboratories
Access to clean and safe water is a fundamental human right and one of the cornerstones of public health. Contaminated
How Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Is Transforming Microbiological Testing and Pathogen Identification
Microbiological testing has long been a cornerstone of food safety, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. Whether it’s identifying pathogens in food
The Science Behind AOAC-Compliant Pathogen Detection: How to Identify and Prevent Foodborne Illnesses
Foodborne illnesses continue to be a significant public health concern worldwide, causing millions of infections, hospitalizations, and deaths each year.
Overcoming the Challenges of Detecting Viable But Non-Culturable (VBNC) Bacteria in Microbiological Testing
In the field of microbiology, the ability to detect and quantify bacterial pathogens is crucial for public health, environmental monitoring,
AOAC Testing: A Journey through Food Microbial Analysis
In the realm of food safety, ensuring the absence of harmful pathogens is non-negotiable. The Association of Official Analytical Chemists
Unveiling the Power of Microbial Identification Technologies: Exploring the Microscopic Realm
In the dynamic field of microbiology, the ability to identify and characterize microorganisms is paramount for various industries, ranging from
