Food Microbiology

IEH has demonstrated outstanding expertise in microbiological testing and data interpretation. We routinely provide both classical culture methods as well as the most advanced molecular detection methods available to the industry.

QUALITATIVE ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES

• Microbial Pathogens: Bacteria, Fungi, Parasites, Viruses
• Spoilage Organisms
• Probiotics
• Commensal Organisms
• Microbial Toxins and By-Products
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Genetic Fingerprinting

QUANTITATIVE ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES

• Canner’s Test
• Clostridium perfringens
• E. coli Count
• Fecal Coliform Count
• Fecal Streptococcus Count
• Lactic Acid Bacteria Count
• Bacillus cereus
• Legionella
• Pseudomonas Count
• Total Coliform Count
• Total Enterobacteriaceae Count
• Total Plate Count (Aerobic)
• Total Plate Count (Anaerobic)
• Yeast & Mold Count
• Water Activity

INDICATOR ORGANISMS

• Total Coliform
• Fecal Coliform
• Generic E. coli
• Enterobacteriaceae
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Yeast and Mold