Results Interpretation How do I know if my food is TCS or non-TCS? Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food (formerly “potentially hazardous food” (PHF)). (1) “Time/temperature control for safety... Read More
Testing Allergen Bureau: How Do I Calculate Action Limits? Determine the Reference Amount for Packaged Products The Reference Amount is the maximum amount of food eaten in a typical eating occasion. This... Read More
Microbiology Results Interpretation Aerobic Plate Count A compilation of material describing what bacteria the Aerobic Plate Count analysis detects and what the results mean. Read More
Microbiology Results Interpretation Microbiological Results on Environmental Swabs Suggested limits on environmental swabs; what is acceptable, what is too high? Read More
Microbiology Results Interpretation Pseudomonas as a Spoilage Organism When you should be concerned with Pseudomonas on your products. Read More
Microbiology Results Interpretation Index and Indicator Microorganisms A compilation describing coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae, and E. coli and their role as indicator organisms of possible pathogen contamination. Index Mi... Read More
Behind the Science Chemistry What is Water Activity & pH? Learn what Water Activity is and how it relates to the shelf life of your product. Read More
Behind the Science Microbiology How Colilert Works Behind the Testing - How the Colilert test by Idexx works in detecting Total Coliforms and E coli in Drinking Water Samples Read More