Food Microbial Test
Food-borne pathogens that reach consumers can cause illness and even death. Contaminated products that reach the food chain, even if they are discovered before causing harm, can do irreparable damage to a brand and its manufacturer.
How is the test conducted?
This test is to screen the presence of common bacteria and pathogens including parameters in the table below.
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Common Test Item |
Testing Method |
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Total Plate Court |
3M PetrifilmTM Aerobic Count Plate, AOAC Official Method, 18th ed., 2005, Method No. 990.12 |
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Enterobacteriaceae |
AOAC Official Method, 18th edition, 2005, Method No. 2003.01 Enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae in Selected Foods - (Petrifilm TM Enterobacteriaceae Count Plate Method) |
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Escherichia coli |
AOAC Official Method, 18th edition, 2005, Method No. 991.14 Coliform and Escherichia coli Count in Foods - (3M Petrifilm Plate) |
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Campylobacter |
FDA-BAM Online, Chapter 7, Jan 2001 and OXOID DRYSPOT CAMPYLOBACTER TEST |
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Escherichia coli O157 |
FDA, Bacteriological Analytical Manual online (BAM online), Chapter 4A, October 2017. |
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Salmonella |
FDA, Bacteriological Analytical Manual Online (BAM Online), Chapter 5, August 2016 |
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Vibrio cholerae |
FDA, Bacteriological Analytical Manual Online (BAM Online), Chapter 9, May 2004 and API 20E Strip. |
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L Monocytogenes |
FDA, Bacteriological Analytical Manual Online (BAM Online), Chapter 10, Jan 2016 and API Listeria Strip. |
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Vibrio Parahaemolyticus |
FDA, Bacteriological Analytical Manual Online (BAM Online), Chapter 9, May 2004 and API 20E Strip |
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Staphylococcus aureus |
AOAC Official Method, 18th edition, 2006, Method No. 2003.07/08/11 Rapid Staphylococcus aureus Count Plate (3M Petrifilm Plate) |
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Clostridium perfringens |
FDA, Bacteriological Analytical Manual Onlinie (BAM Online), Chapter 16, Jan 2001 |
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Yeast & Mould |
FDA, Bacteriological Analytical Manual Online (BAM Online), Chapter 18, apr 2001 (Dilution Plating Technique). |
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Bacillus cereus |
ISO 7932, Second edition, 1993 (E), Colony count technique at 30°C |
How long will the test take?
It takes 3 - 7 workings (Depend on the service level requested)
How much sample should be submitted for the test?
Please submit a minimum of 50g per test item.
