Food Microbiology
From molecular epidemiology to total plate counts, our scientists will be ready to assess your food safety and quality systems.
IEH-JL has demonstrated outstanding expertise in microbiological testing and data interpretation.
We routinely provide both classical culture methods as well as the most advanced molecular detection methods available to the industry.
Qualitative Analytical Procedures
- Microbial pathogens: bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses
- Spoilage organisms
- Probiotics
- Comensual organisms
- Microbial toxins and by-products
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Genetic Fingerprinting
Indicator Organisms
- Total Coliform
- Fecal Coliform
- Generic E-coli
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Yeast and mold
Quantitative Analytical Procedures
- Bacillus cereus
- Canner's Test
- Clostridium perfringens
- E. coli Count
- Fecal Coliform Count
- Fecal Streptococcus Count
- Lactic Acid Bacteria Count
- Legionella
- Pseudomonas Count
- Total Coliform Count
- Total Enterobacteriaceae Count
- Total Plate Count (Aerobic)
- Total Plate Count (Anaerobic)
- Yeast & Mold Count
- Water Activity
Related Tests
- Water activity
- Antimicrobial screens
California Department of Health Services
California Department of Food & Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of the Interior
National Forage Testing Association
California Hay Testing Consortium
Numerous Major Food Manufacturers
Environmental Protection Agency Information Collection Rule Program
California Department of Food & Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of the Interior
National Forage Testing Association
California Hay Testing Consortium
Numerous Major Food Manufacturers
Environmental Protection Agency Information Collection Rule Program
