IEH Analytical Laboratories offers quantitative LC-MS/MS testing for cereulide, the emetic toxin produced by Bacillus cereus, to support infant formula safety and risk assessment...

Dr. Tourang earned a Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering fromWashington State University and holds graduate degrees in Agricultural Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering...

Summary: Washed fecal transplantation significantly improved atopic dermatitis severity in adult participants by reshaping both the gut and skin microbiomes, suggesting that targeting the gut–skin axis is a viable therapeutic strategy. Source links: BMC Microbiology Microbiome A Safe Alternative for …

Summary: A review of 35 current publications on postbiotics, addresses their sources, mechanisms, health benefits, formulation strategies, and regulatory considerations. Source links: Food Frontiers Food & Beverage Review of Current Literature on Advantages of Postbiotics Why This Matters: Functional foods increasingly …

Summary: Using a novel enrichment (R & F® Bacillus cereus Group Enrichment Broth) and detection scheme, researchers found B.cereus group species in 50 per cent of PIF and infant cereal samples. WGS and cytotoxicity assays confirmed the presence of potentially virulent strains. Source link:  Journal …

Summary: A study of 6 US cull hog processing facilities found Salmonella in tonsils and mesenteric lymph nodes of boars, sows, and gilts, with >59% of carcasses positive in at least one lymphatic tissue, highlighting internal tissues as a key contamination reservoir. …

IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group is pleased to welcome QualySense to its growing network of companies, strengthening our inspection and analytical capabilities in agricultural...

IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group is pleased to welcome Mr. Thomas Fleming as Vice President of Technical Services. Mr. Fleming earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences from...

Summary: Study highlights the dynamic interplay between host age, antibiotic exposure, and the upper respiratory microbiome in children prone to recurrent acute otitis media. Source links: mSphere Microbiome Antibiotics and Age Influences URT Microbiome and Pathogen Persistence (Image Credit: iStock/libre …

Summary: Viable But Non-Culturable (VBNC) E. coli and P. aeruginosa are prevalent across source, tap, and potable drinking water even after treatment. Predictive models suggest health risks from these VBNC pathogens exceed acceptable thresholds. Source links: Environmental Pollution Water Potable and Tap Water Found …