IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group is pleased to welcome Tekran Instruments Corporation to our growing network of companies. Tekran is a leading manufacturer of ultra-trace mercury analysis systems used in environmental, industrial, and research applications...

IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group proudly welcomes Doug Craven as Vice President of Technical Services. Mr. Craven brings 40 years of experience in production management, sanitation, food safety, and co-manufacturing. During his career with...

IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group proudly welcomes Mark Carter as Vice President of Technical Services. With nearly four decades of experience in food safety, applied microbiology, laboratory operations, and life science business leadership, Mr. Carter...

Published in the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, the study evaluated IEH Multiplex PCR Assays for the detection of Salmonella spp. and Cronobacter sakazakii on stainless steel and sealed concrete surfaces compared with FDA-BAM reference methods. The findings featured...

We are pleased to announce the publication of our study “Detection and characterization of Clostridium botulinum isolated from powdered infant formula” in Frontiers in Microbiology. As part of an investigation into a multistate outbreak of infant botulism, IEH laboratories detected...

IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group congratulates Dr. Mohammad Koohmaraie on being selected as the recipient of the 2026 R.C. Pollock Award by the American Meat Science Association (AMSA). Presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to...

Summary: A greenhouse mesocosm study found that wastewater residuals can promote the persistence and spread of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) through soil, water, plants, and earthworms, highlighting wastewater reuse in the dissemination of antimicrobial resistance in the environment.  Source links: …

Summary: This 2026 review explores the ways in which synthetic biology is reshaping gut microbiome research, enabling the rational design of engineered commensal bacteria, synthetic gene circuits, and microbial consortia for therapeutic and diagnostic applications. Source links:  Gut Microbiology Microbiome …

Summary: AI-integrated biosensors combine advanced biorecognition and machine learning to reduce matrix interference, improve signal interpretation, and enable rapid detection of pathogens in complex food systems. Source links:  Food and Bioproducts Processing Food & Beverage AI-Enhanced Biosensors Can Improve Pathogen …

Summary: Novel diagnostic system for rapid detection of Salmonella enterica that combines isothermal nucleic acid amplification with CRISPR-based collateral cleavage to enable highly sensitive and specific detection. Source links:  Diagnostics Food & Beverage Feasibility of Salmonella enterica detection Using a RPA–CRISPR/Cas12a Platform …