Ask an Expert with Martha Kimber - Micro Concern in New Products
Overview
Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories, Inc. is made up of a network of microbiology labs located all throughout the US to support microbiological testing needs. Each lab has dedicated customer support so you get answers fast. Our Ask an Expert Series showcases our scientists from around the country and answers questions customers frequently ask. Videos are published weekly on all of social media platforms.
Ask an Expert Series - Topic #11
I am developing a new or reformulated food/beverage product and I am concerned about risk related to pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms. What should I do next?
"When developing or creating new products, gathering more information on how your ingredients and processing affect the safety of your food is important. It is ideal to perform a product and process assessment to identify any potential microbiological food safety and spoilage concerns based upon your ingredients, processing steps, finished product specifications, and finished product storage conditions. In addition, you may want to consider inoculated challenge studies with pathogenic or spoilage organisms pertinent to your product and process. The findings of these assessments and studies may be used to support your Food Safety Plan." - Martha Kimber, Research Microbiologist of Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories, Inc. in Fresno, CA.
