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 …

Summary: Shotgun metagenomic sequencing of oral samples from children with noma revealed a distinct polymicrobial dysbiosis, characterized by enrichment of anaerobic and opportunistic pathogens, supporting a community-driven disease model. Source links:  PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases Microbiome Shotgun Metagenomics Provides Both …

Summary: A recent study analyzed 200 retail ground meat samples collected in Indiana from 2022–2024. Overall prevalence of Salmonella was only 4%, but multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains were identified including several isolates that matched known clinical strains. Source links:  Journal of …

IEH Analytical Laboratories now offers comprehensive honey testing lab services to support authenticity verification, quality assessment, and regulatory compliance. Analytical capabilities include physicochemical parameters such as hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), moisture, and...

Summary: Reliable detection of cereulide in powdered infant formula requires optimized water/acetonitrile extraction with salting-out, highlighting that extraction chemistry – not just LC-MS/MS instrumentation – is critical for accurate quantification in complex, lipid-rich matrices. Source links:  Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL …