Food Testing

Food pathogen testing is a critical process in ensuring the safety and quality of food products by detecting harmful microorganism which can cause foodborne illnesses. This testing is essential throughout the food supply chain, from raw materials to finished products, helping to identify contamination risks early and prevent outbreaks.

Vantage Laboratory offers variety of pathogen testing following FDA BAM, AOAC, CMMEF, and USDA FSIS methods. VLS Lab performs advanced methods, like polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to accurately and efficiently detect pathogens.

Standards Used

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FDA BAM (Bacteriological Analytical Manual)
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USDA
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AOAC (Association of Official Analytical Chemists)
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CMMEF (Compendium of Methods of the Microbiological Examination of Foods)

Water Contaminants

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API Proficiency testing
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Coliforms – Total
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Coliforms – Fecal
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Coliforms – E. coli
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Fecal Streptococcus
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Enterococcus
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Standard Plate Count
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Heterotropic Plate Count
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Aerobic Plate Count
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Anaerobic Plate Count
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Campylobacter
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E. coli O157:H7
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Legionella
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Listeria
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Shigella
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Mold
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Mold – Viable
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Staphylococcus
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Vibrio
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Yeast & Mold
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PCR – HACCP

Food Pathogens

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Listeria spp
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Listeria Monocytogenes
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Salmonella Spp
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EcoliO157:H7
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STEC
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Campylobacter
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Cronobacter
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Shigella
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vibrio

Food Indicators

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Aerobic plate count
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Anaerobic plate count
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Lactic Acid bacteria
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Coliofrm_total
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Ecoli
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Enterobacteriaceae
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Yeast&mold
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Staphylococcus
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Clostridium spp
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bacillus cereus
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Water Activity
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PH in food