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Pathogen identification for foods
Targeted screening for Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes and STEC E. coli — the three organisms behind most food recalls. Rapid PCR prescreens with classical confirmation.
What this service covers
We screen ingredients, in-process samples and finished product using validated rapid methods, then confirm every presumptive positive with reference culture — so a positive is never a false alarm and a negative stands up in an audit.
- Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes and STEC panels
- Environmental swabs for drains, slicers and packing lines
- Certified report with lot traceability and method references
- Corrective-action call with a scientist on any positive
How a screening runs
From sample drop-off to signed report in four clear steps.
Step 1
Sample
Use our prepaid kit or deliver fresh samples chilled to the lab with a chain-of-custody form.
Step 2
Enrich
Overnight enrichment grows trace organisms to detectable levels — the step rapid kits skip.
Step 3
Screen
PCR prescreen within 24 hours; presumptive positives go straight to reference confirmation.
Step 4
Report
Signed certificate plus a plain-language summary and next steps within 72 hours.
Common questions
How much sample do you need?
Typically 5 × 25 g units per lot for finished product, plus label and lot information. Environmental swabs use our pre-moistened kits.
What happens on a positive result?
We call you the same day, confirm with reference culture, and walk through hold, retest and root-cause options before anything ships.
Do retailers accept your reports?
Yes — methods follow FDA BAM and ISO 6579/11290 references, and reports carry lot traceability auditors ask for.
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Screen your next lot
Fixed $249 panel pricing online, or a custom plan for multi-site programs. A scientist replies within one business day.
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