Pathogens & Quality Indicators
For the Food & Beverage Industry
Pathogen & Quality Indicator Testing
Microbial analysis of food and beverages is recommended for the prevention of foodborne illnesses, quality control, and compliance with FDA and USDA regulations. These tests enable AEMTEK clients to monitor their products in order to prevent microbial contamination, which, if not detected in time, may cause product loss through spoilage as well as pose serious health risks through food poisoning.
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Quality Indicator Testing
AEMTEK provides a wide range of specialized and routine quality indicator testing for food and beverage products. Some of our more common analyses include:
Common food microbiology analyses:
- Total Aerobic Plate Count (APC)
- Yeast & Mold Plate Count
- Total Coliforms
- Escherichia. coli (E. coli)
- Lactobacilli (lactic acid bacteria)
- Total Anaerobic Plate Count
- Flat sour organisms (heat tolerant Bacilli, Clostridium & Desulfotomaculum)
- Mesophilic Sporeformers
- etc.
Common food chemistry analyses:
- Moisture (loss on drying)
- pH
- Water Activity (aw)
- Sodium
- Nutrition labeling
- Aflatoxin
- Ochratoxin
- Extraneous Matter Identification
Common food allergen testing:
- Gluten
- Nuts
- Dairy
- Soy
Foodborne Pathogen Detection
AEMTEK utilizes the latest technologies for accurate pathogen detection with rapid turnaround times. Common analyses include:
Common pathogen analyses:
- Salmonella species
- Listeria monocytogenes and other species
- Campylobacter
- E. coli O157:H7
- Shigella
- Bacillus cereus
- Staphylococcus aureus & other species (including Staph. enterotoxins)
- Aflatoxins & other mycotoxins
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Clostridium perfringens
- Pseudomonas
Analyses are performed using various rapid and classical methods, including the FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM), the Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods, the APHA Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products, and the AOAC International Official Methods of Analysis. We employ rigid quality assurance guidelines in all testing. We offer modern rapid methods of analysis for reliable, timely results. Reports are electronically generated in a user-friendly language and format. In addition, our scientists are always ready to answer your questions and address your concerns.