Food Microbiological Testing and Plant Audits

We pride ourselves on personalized, professional service with strict adherence to industry regulations and AOAC methodology. Our laboratory serves a diverse range of clients, from small, locally-owned businesses to larger, internationally recognized companies. Our clients enjoy customizable analytical services, quick report turn-around times, and direct, responsive communication with the project manager and laboratory staff. We provide our clients with both on-site support and diagnostic strategy-based meetings at our facility.

Katahdin's food testing includes, but is not limited to:

Drinking Water:
• Coliform, E. Coli
• Heterotrophic Plate Count

Recreational Waters:

• Enterococci
• E. Coli

Shelf Life Studies
Plant Audits
Challenge Studies
Foreign Object in Product ID
Allergen Testing:

• Milk
• Eggs
• Wheat (gluten)
• Soy
• Peanut
• Histamine Screening

Pathogen Testing:

• Listeria(results within 30 hours of receiving)
• Salmonella (results within 24 hours of receiving)
• E. Coli 0157:H7
• Vibrio Bacteria
• Bacillus Cereus
• Staphylococcus Aureus

Non-Pathogen Testing:

• Yeast and Mold
• Anaerobic Plate Count
• Aerobic Plate Count
• Lactic Acid Bacteria

Chemistries:

• Caffeine (HPLC)
• Trans Fat (HPLC)
• Total Fats
• Protein
• Ash
• Moisture
• Heavy Metals Analysis
• Acidity: Malic, Acetic and Lactic
• Proximate Analysis
• Carbohydrates
• Water Activity
• Water Phase Salt

Our experienced personnel can assist clients in developing HAACP plans and in developing and conducting plant audits.