Food Microbiology
Twin Arbor Labs can test a wide variety of food products for specific microbial contaminants. We utilize many different methods to meet industry standards of microbial testing. Our microbiology analysis and testing capabilities include:
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Qualitative pathogen detection
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Quantitative enumeration of indicator and spoilage organisms
We utilize ​AOAC methodologies as well as in house validated methods. We also use the state of the art Hygeina BAX System for reliable high throughput testing for a wide range of products.​
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Our food safety microbiological services cover a wide range of services needed to meet the the demands by the the diverse food processing industry.
Recommended List of Services Offered
Canned Foods
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Canned sterility (10 day incubation for the can, 3-5 day incubation for bacterial counts)​
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APC (total aerobic plate count)
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MSC (mesophilic anaerobic plate count)
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TYM (total yeast and mold count)
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Spore former plate count
Pickled Fruits and Vegetables
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E. coli O157:H7
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Salmonella spp.
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other
Dairy
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Listeria spp.
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Salmonella spp.
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Lactobacillus (plate count)
Meats
Poultry
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Campylobacter jejuni
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Salmonella spp.
Beef
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APC (total aerobic plate count)
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E. coli / coliform
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E. coli (O157:H7 and STEC family)
Pork
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APC (total aerobic plate count)
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E. coli / coliform
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Campylobacter jejuni
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Salmonella spp.
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Listeria monocytogenes
Bakery Products
and Confectionery
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Salmonella spp.
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TYM (total yeast mold)
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E. coli / coliform
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E. coli (O157:H7 and STEC family)
Spices and Dried Herbs
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Salmonella spp.
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E.coli/coliform (plate count)
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TYM (total yeast mold)
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Bacillus cereus (plate count)
Minimally Processed
Fruits and Vegetables
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E. coli O157:H7
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Listeria monocytogenes
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Salmonella spp.
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Campylobacter jejuni
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Y. enterocolitica
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TYM (total yeast and mold count)
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Fermented Foods
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Enterococcus (plate count)
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E. coli (plate count)
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Salmonella spp.
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Listeria spp.
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Staphylococcus aureus
Juice and Beverages
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Salmonella spp.
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Listeria spp.
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Lactobacillus (plate count)
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Sporeformer plate count
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APC (total aerobic plate count)
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MSC (mesophilic anaerobic plate count)
Grains (cereal & cereal products)
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TYM (total yeast and mold)
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Bacillus cereus (plate count)
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E. coli / coliform (plate count)
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Enterococcus (plate count)
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Salmonella spp.
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Staphylococcus aureus
Pet Foods
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Salmonella spp.
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TYM (total yeast mold)
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E. coli / coliform
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E. coli (O157:H7 and STEC family)
Packaged Foods
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Listeria spp.
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Salmonella spp.
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Shigella spp.
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E. coli (O157H7 and STEC family)
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Streptococcus pyogenes