Testing Service Packages forMilk & Dairy Products
This is used for routine testing of milk and milk based products to ensure safety and product stability. This test conforms to the Raw Milk Institute (RAWMI) Common Standards.
| Test Parameters: | Total Coliforms, Fecal Coliforms, E. coli , Campylobacter, Listeria (Total & L. monocytogenes), Salmonella, Shigella, Total Plate Count |
| Sample Volume: | 200 mL or 100 gm |
| Collection: | Use MBL Microbiology bottle or new ziplock bag |
| Shipping: | Keep product refrigerated or chilled with icepacks (DO NOT FREEZE). Ship to lab within 30 hrs of collection. |
This package was developed for the BC Ministry of Health to assess food products for safety, stability and production trends. Tests elements can be added or removed to suit customer and/or regulator requirements.
| Test Parameters: | Identifies Lactose Fermentors, Total & Fecal Coliforms, E.coli, Enterococcus, Total Staphylococcus & S. aureus, Yeast & Fungi, Total Plate Count |
| Sample Volume: | 200 mL or 100gm |
| Collection: | Use MBL Microbiology bottle or new ziplock bag |
| Shipping: | Keep product refrigerated or chilled with icepacks (DO NOT FREEZE). Sample must arrive at lab within 30 hours of collection. |
| Test Parameters: | Fat (%), Solids (%) are common for milk and dairy products.
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| Collection: | Samples need to be in clean, new containers. |
| Shipping: | Keep product refrigerated or chilled with icepacks |
| Test Parameters: | Identifies (BC FOOD SCREEN) Lactose Fermentors, Total & Fecal Coliforms, E.coli, Enterococcus, Total Staphylococcus & S. aureus, Yeast & Fungi, Total Plate Count 1 @ 0 Hour 1 @ 24 or 48 Hour (Optional) 1 @ ½ estimated shelf life ** typical example only; 1 @ end of shelf life (estimated shelf life) number of tests can vary with 1 @ ½ length of time beyond shelf life circumstances & type of product |
| Test Parameters: | Identifies Lactose Fermentors, Total & Fecal Coliforms Enterococcus, Yeast & Fungi, Total Plate Count Salmonella, Bacillus, Clostridium |
| Sample Volume: | 500 mL – 200 gm |
| Collection: | Original packaging, new ziplock baggie, lab containers |
| Shipping: | Keep product refrigerated (DO NOT FREEZE - unless product is normally a frozen foodstuff). Ship to lab ASAP (unless product is normally a frozen item). |