Food Testing

The microbiological quality of the finished product is essential to the success of the manufacturing process. Our rapid, automated test methods offer our clients the ability to utilize our ISO 17025   accredited laboratory and still receive the turn-around time of an in-house lab without the negative connotations associated with having an in-house lab.
 

 BRS uses the latest “state-of-the-art” testing methods. The automated VIDAS   system for pathogen detection and the TEMPO system for microbiological quality indicators offer reliable next day results. These systems virtually eliminate external contamination, human error, and the need for qualitative results interpretation.
 

 We also use the VITEK 2 system for rapid reliable organism identification   including pathogens such as Listeria and Salmonella.

PATHOGENS

· E. coli O157: H7

· Listeria monocytogenes

· Listeria species

· Salmonella

Other Testing

· Shelf Life Studies (Accelerated,

· Frozen, Refrigerated Storage)

· Challenge Studies

· pH

· Moisture Content

· Peroxide Value

Quality Indicator Microorganisms

· Aerobic/Anaerobic Plate Count

· Bacillus cereus

· Clostridium perfringens

· Coagulase Positive Staphylococcus aureus

· Coliforms

· E. Coli

· Enterobacteriaceae

· Enterococci

· Lactic Acid Bacteria

· Spore Counts

· Yeast and Mold Counts

All test methods are AOAC, FDA-BAM and USDA FSIS approved.   Our ISO 17025 accredited lab can provide you with the highest quality,   reliable service. food testing testing lab food product safety