FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
Independent Microbiological Research, Testing and Consulting
Providing custom, basic, and applied microbiological services pertaining to the food industry. Our many services include routine food microbiological testing, allergens, support chemistry, shelf life and challenge studies and on-site consulting for HACCP and sanitation issues.
ABOUT US
Our History
The laboratory was established in 1990 with the goal of catering to the needs of the food industry, particularly, the small and midsize food companies.
The laboratory continues to accomplish these goals and in order to better serve the food industry it achieved laboratory accreditation in 2010 and has maintained the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), certificate number 2978.01.
Region Food Laboratory is located in Highland, Indiana. We offer sample pick up service to Chicago, the surrounding suburbs and Northwest Indiana. Samples may also be sent by mail.
Our Services
*Aerobic Plate Count
Alicyclobacillus
Anaerobic Plate Count
Bacillus cereus
*Coliform Count
Clostridium perfringens
*Enterobacteriaceae
*E. coli Count (Generic)
*E. coli O157:H7 (ELFA)
Flat Sour Spore Count
Heat Resistant Mold
Lactic Acid Bacteria Count
*Listeria sp./Listeria monocytogenes
(ELFA)
Mesophilic/Thermophilic Spore Count
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
*Salmonella sp. (ELFA)
*Staphylococcus aureus/Coagulase + Staph.
*Yeast and Mold Count
Aflatoxin
Allergens
Egg
Gliadin (Gluten)
Milk
Soy
Peanut
Almond
pH
Moisture
Water Activity
*Covered Under Scope of Accreditation
Shelf Life Studies
Challenge Studies
On Site Consulting
Environmental Verification
Sanitation Audits
HACCP Review
Validation Studies
Resources
Resources, Accreditation Documents, and Other Links
Upcoming Events
2024 IFT Food Expo
July 14-17, 2024
McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
2024 IFT Suppliers Exposition
November 7, 2024
Donald E Stevens Center
Rosemont, Illinois
Booth 831
Silver Sponsor
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