Discover the importance of allergen testing in food production, from improving consumer safety to maintaining compliance with industry standards.

To effectively reduce contamination risks, there are a few essential tips that can specifically help mitigate risks and help enhance the overall safety and quality of RTE products.

Die Kontrolle der Spezies Listeria, einschließlich Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono), ist in jeder lebensmittelverarbeitenden Umgebung unerlässlich. L. mono ist zwar keine Hauptursache für lebensmittelbedingte Krankheiten, aber eine der häufigsten Todesursachen im Zusammenhang mit lebensmittelbedingten Erkrankungen.

Enterobacteria are recognized as an important group in the food industry for monitoring hygiene and sanitation.

Salmonellen zeichnen sich unter den pathogenen Organismen durch ihre hohe Prävalenz aus. Die durch Salmonellen verursachte Krankheit wird als Salmonellose bezeichnet. Sie ist die heutzutage am häufigsten genannte Ursache für lebensmittelbedingte Krankheiten.

Coliform bacteria are used as indicators of unsanitary conditions in food and beverage production.

Escherichia coli sind gramnegative, coliforme Bakterien, die zu den häufigsten im menschlichen Verdauungssystem vorkommenden Arten gehören. Bestimmte E. coli-Bakterienarten sind dafür bekannt, dass sie beim Verzehr von kontaminierten Lebensmitteln schwere Lebensmittelvergiftungen verursachen. Eine dieser Arten ist STEC. Dabei handelt es sich um Shiga-Toxin produzierende E. coli, die einen starken Giftstoff – das sogenannte Shiga-Toxin (Stx) – produzieren. Der häufigste STEC-Serotyp, O157:H7, verursacht mehr als 75 % der weltweiten E. coli-Infektionen.

Cronobacters have been isolated from powdered infant formula making the bacteria especially risky for newborn infants.

Campylobacters are part of the natural gut microflora in chickens, turkeys, swine, cattle and sheep.

The past two years have seen a concerning rise in food safety incidents, with several major companies facing the consequences of product contamination.

Audits can be critical for food manufacturers and their ability to maintain production output while meeting regulatory compliance requirements.

Bieber Red Angus Ranch has long been known as a progressive leader in creating profitable genetics for the beef industry.

As the need for automation and digitization increases for food manufacturers, the demand for specialized solutions has increased.

Food safety and quality control are vital components to the food industry, playing a crucial role in safeguarding public health, upholding brand reputation, and enhancing compliance with industry regulations.

When a food safety team is alerted to a positive test result, especially a pathogen, that team’s food safety program is challenged.

Preventing mycotoxin outbreaks is critical in the agriculture, food production, and storage industries as it helps ensure the safety and quality of products.

An organization’s culture plays a large role in successfully implementing food safety technology and digital transformation. Embracing food safety technology is a process, one that requires iterations and updates to optimize for the organization.

In the realm of food safety testing, the choice of methodology can significantly impact lab efficiency, accuracy, and overall workflow.