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Discover the importance of allergen testing in food production, from improving consumer safety to maintaining compliance with industry standards.

To effectively reduce contamination risks, there are a few essential tips that can specifically help mitigate risks and help enhance the overall safety and quality of RTE products.

Campylobacter es una de las cuatro principales causas mundiales de enfermedad diarreica y está considerada como la causa bacteriana más frecuente de gastroenteritis en el mundo. La carga de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos, entre ellas la campilobacteriosis, es considerable: cada año las padecen cerca de 1 de cada 10 personas y son causa de la pérdida de 33 millones de años de vida saludable. Las enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos pueden ser graves, con 550 millones de casos anuales, entre ellos 220 millones de niños de menos de 5 años de acuerdo a datos publicados por la OMS (Organización Mundial de la Salud).

Si bien los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) informan pocos casos de infección por Cronobacter cada año, los gérmenes tienen la capacidad de sobrevivir por períodos prolongados en alimentos con bajo contenido de humedad. En particular, Cronobacter se ha aislado de la fórmula infantil en polvo, la fórmula infantil rehidratada y los utensilios utilizados para preparar la fórmula infantil, lo que hace que la bacteria sea especialmente peligrosa para los recién nacidos.

Salmonellae stand out among pathogenic organisms for its high prevalence.

Enterobacteria are recognized as an important group in the food industry for monitoring hygiene and sanitation.

Escherichia coli are Gram-negative, coliform bacteria that are one of the most common species found in human digestive systems.

As regulatory requirements have become more stringent, the demand to test for listerias has increased.

Coliform bacteria are used as indicators of unsanitary conditions in food and beverage production.

The past two years have seen a concerning rise in food safety incidents, with several major companies facing the consequences of product contamination.

Audits can be critical for food manufacturers and their ability to maintain production output while meeting regulatory compliance requirements.

Bieber Red Angus Ranch has long been known as a progressive leader in creating profitable genetics for the beef industry.

As the need for automation and digitization increases for food manufacturers, the demand for specialized solutions has increased.

Food safety and quality control are vital components to the food industry, playing a crucial role in safeguarding public health, upholding brand reputation, and enhancing compliance with industry regulations.

When a food safety team is alerted to a positive test result, especially a pathogen, that team’s food safety program is challenged.

Preventing mycotoxin outbreaks is critical in the agriculture, food production, and storage industries as it helps ensure the safety and quality of products.

An organization’s culture plays a large role in successfully implementing food safety technology and digital transformation. Embracing food safety technology is a process, one that requires iterations and updates to optimize for the organization.

In the realm of food safety testing, the choice of methodology can significantly impact lab efficiency, accuracy, and overall workflow.