Neogen® Petrifilm® Plates Certification Training

January 18, 2023

About the Webinar

Petrifilm Plate methods are applied in food and beverage testing laboratories worldwide and are proven to be consistent, reliable, and accurate microbial indicator test methods. While many familiar with food microbiology have used Petrifilm Plates, ongoing refresher training is a good practice to help ensure that your teams maintain a current understanding of methods and processes, as well as meet accreditation requirements, such as ISO 17025:2017.

Neogen food safety experts provided technical training on Petrifilm Plate technology and reviewed procedures and best practices for using the plates. Afterward, questions were answered live by the experts.

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About the Speakers

Grant Hedblom

Grant Hedblom, Technical Service Representative, Neogen

Grant Hedblom is a Technical Services Representative for Neogen with a focus on Food Safety products and Petrifilm Plates. Grant uses his experience in microbiology, food science education, and curriculum development to assist food processors with applied food safety and test method development and implementation. Grant combines his experience with customers and academic background to bridge the gaps between theory and practical applications of food safety concepts. He received a B.S. in Biology and a Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

Cari Lingle

Cari Lingle, Global Technical Applications Microbiologist, Neogen

Cari Lingle is a Global Technical Applications, Microbiologist for Neogen with a focus on Petrifilm Plates. During her career, Cari has developed expertise in quantitative microbial methods, method validation and verification, food spoilage, and environmental monitoring. She received a B.S. in Microbiology from North Dakota State University and an M.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Missouri – Kansas City.


Category: Webinars, Laboratory, Laboratory Services, Microbiology