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11/28/2012
Genetic ID NA, Inc. Announces Microbial Pathogen Testing Service
Ensuring food safety and integrity throughout the supply chain has become progressively more challenging as both supply chain complexity and globalization of the food supply have increased. To address this major and growing concern, Genetic ID NA, Inc. announced that it has expanded its food safety and authenticity services to include microbial pathogen testing for food and animal feed.
Ensuring food safety and integrity throughout the supply chain has become progressively more challenging as both supply chain complexity and globalization of the food supply have increased. To address this major and growing concern, Genetic ID NA, Inc. announced that it has expanded its food safety and authenticity services to include microbial pathogen testing for food and animal feed. Food and feed borne pathogens are a major concern for manufacturers, retailers and distributors alike. Contaminated food and feed can result in processing delays and losses in revenue, customers and reputation.
Testing for microbial pathogens such as Salmonella and Enterobacteriaceae is often needed to conform to food and feed safety regulatory policies or internal quality control programs. Genetic ID NA, Inc.’s test offerings cover a broad range of microbial pathogens and utilize AOAC official and AFNOR methods, thereby providing the highest level of confidence in reliable test results.
According to Dr. Heather Secrist, Genetic ID CEO, addition of microbial pathogen testing furthers Genetic ID’s mission to provide customers a broad portfolio of services in the areas of food safety and authenticity and strengthens the company’s position in the food safety testing market. “This addition ties in well with our Food Authenticity Program and allows us to provide comprehensive support to the food industry in terms of food safety and integrity testing.”
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About Genetic ID
Genetic ID is an approved laboratory for Non-GMO Project verification and is accredited to ISO 17025. Since 1996, Genetic ID has provided the food and agricultural industries molecular biology and microbiology based testing in the areas of:
· GMO detection
· Animal and plant species detection
· Food pathogen detection
· Food authenticity testing
Genetic ID was the first commercial laboratory in North America to offer PCR-based analysis of GMOs in food and agriculture.
Genetic ID’s Global Laboratory Alliance
Services are available worldwide through Genetic ID’s Global Laboratory Alliance (GLA), a growing network of expert laboratories that provide uniform standards of excellence in testing and contract research. GLA labs help food producers and exporters accurately test products both before and after export, thus minimizing risks of refused shipments and facilitating trade and regulatory compliance. Together with Genetic ID’s corporate-owned laboratories in the U.S. and Germany, the Global Laboratory Alliance has become a powerful force serving the food and feed industry.
Contact Us
For more information contact Genetic ID in the United States. Call one of our account managers toll-free at
888-229-2011, or e-mail
info@genetic-id.com.
Genetic ID NA, Inc.
504 North 4th St
Fairfield, Iowa 53556 USA
Tel +
1.641.472.9979
Fax +
1.641.472.9198
www.genetic-id.com
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