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The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen Lists: The Most and Least Pesticde-Contaminated Fruits and Vegatables for 2024

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 11, 2023

The EWG Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists provide an essential resource for making informed food choices.

image of the dirty dozen, the 12 most pesticide contaminated fruits and vegetables

12 FDA Food Recalls in Month of January for Undeclared Milk Show Importance for Dairy Milk Testing

By Editorial Team | Mar 11, 2023

Food allergens are a growing safety concern among parents

To Serve or Not to Serve Green Beer on St. Patrick’s Day?

By Editorial Team | Mar 7, 2023

Beer testing goes well beyond color, learn more about lab testing of this festive tradition

Hand raised with pints of green colored beer

Listeria Testing and Analysis: Ensuring Food Safety and Compliance

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 1, 2023

With the right testing strategies in place, food manufacturers can reduce the risk of Listeria contamination and prevent costly recalls.

Close-up illustration of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria under a microscope, showing rod-shaped cells with detailed surface texture, emphasizing their pathogenic characteristics.

ABV Testing: Ensuring Accuracy in Alcohol Content

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 27, 2023

ABV testing is a vital process in the beverage industry, ensuring that products are accurately labeled, compliant with regulations, and safe for consumers.

image of bottles of wine on a laboratory bench, suggesting ABV testing in a professional lab environment.

Salmonella Testing and Analysis in Food

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 27, 2023

With various testing methods available, from traditional culture-based techniques to rapid molecular and immunoassay methods, food producers and laboratories can detect and prevent Salmonella contamination in food products.

image featuring a modern laboratory bench with testing equipment, accompanied by a highly realistic depiction of Salmonella bacteria in the background, emphasizing the scientific process of Salmonella testing for food safety.

Food Color Testing: Ensuring Food Quality and Safety

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 24, 2023

Food color testing is a vital part of the food industry, ensuring that products meet safety standards, maintain quality, and appeal to consumers.

an image of a slice of rainbow-colored cake, with the chemical structures of common food colorings subtly integrated into the background.

Guide to Surface Water and Ground Water Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 24, 2023

Surface water and groundwater testing are essential components of water quality management, protecting public health, preserving the environment, and ensuring regulatory compliance

image showing the process of surface water testing, with a focus on collecting water samples and the importance of environmental monitoring.

Illegal Drug Residues Testing in the Dairy Industry

By Editorial Team | Feb 23, 2023

Dairies must follow strict treatment protocols to reduce the risk of finding drug residues

Illegal Drug Residues Testing in the Dairy Industry

FSSAI Accredited Laboratories: Ensuring Food Safety and Quality in India

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 22, 2023

FSSAI-accredited laboratories are integral to India's comprehensive food regulatory ecosystem.

image featuring a variety of traditional Indian spices displayed on a laboratory bench, blending vibrant culinary elements with a scientific setting.

Hot Dog Analysis and Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 19, 2023

With thorough testing, manufacturers can deliver products that meet regulatory standards, satisfy consumer expectations, and protect public health.

image of a scientist holding a hot dog and examining it with a magnifying glass in a modern laboratory setting, illustrating the process of food analysis and safety testing.

Baby Food and Formula Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 19, 2023

The hidden dangers and what every parent needs to know

image of baby food jars on a clean laboratory bench

FDA Food Labeling Guidelines

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 19, 2023

Proper labeling helps consumers make informed choices, manage dietary needs, and avoid allergens.

a hand holding a food package with a visible FDA food label in a laboratory environment. The scene emphasizes the importance of accurate food labeling in a professional and regulated setting.

US FDA Compliant Easter Egg Food Color Safety Testing

By Editorial Team | Feb 14, 2023

It's Easter weekend, and egg dyeing is in full force! Have you ever wondered about the food color safety testing of the easter egg dyes used on Easter eggs? Food coloring, dyes, and additives are regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Egg dye is a food...