A Microbiology Testing Lab Providing Expert Food Testing
The microbiology testing lab at Great Plains Analytical Laboratory provides scientific expertise and analyses that consistently meets and exceeds the expectations of our clientele by delivering unsurpassed dedication to personalized customer service.Great Plains Analytical Laboratory serves a broad range of customers within the food and feed industries including, but certainly not limited to, food manufacturing, the grain, milling and baking industries, pet food manufacturers, feed mills, personal care products, meat processors and restaurants.
Food microbiology is the scientific study of microorganisms, both in food and used for the production of food. This includes microorganisms that contaminate food, as well as those beneficial microbes used in its production to produce fermented products such as yogurt, cheese, beer and wine.
Food microbiology encompasses the study of microorganisms, which have both beneficial and deleterious effects on the quality and safety of raw and processed food products. Food microbiology focuses on the general biology of the microorganisms that are found in foods including their growth characteristics, identification, and pathogenesis. Specifically, areas of interest which concern food microbiology are food poisoning, food spoilage, food preservation, and food legislation. Pathogens in food products, or harmful microorganisms, resulting in major public health problems in the United States as well as worldwide and are the leading causes of illnesses and death.
The microbiology testing lab at Great Plains Analytical Laboratory provides prompt, accurate and reliable analytical laboratory testing 365 days per year.
In addition to microbiology testing at Great Plains Analytical Laboratory, we offer a complete suite of analytical testing services and stand ready to assist our clients with our consultative approach. This includes microbiological examinations, nutritional labeling per NLEA, food chemistry, cereal science, allergen testing, and chemical contaminants detection.
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Great Plains Analytical Laboratory is professionally staffed by trained, competent, interdisciplinary scientific experts in cereal chemistry, food and feed chemistry, microbiology, food science, and technical personnel. The laboratory functions at a high level of precision and accuracy and participates in recognized proficiency check sample programs.
With nearly 200 years of combined experience, our staff is the ultimate resource for practical, science-based answers to your questions. This consultative personal approach to providing unsurpassed customer service differentiates Great Plains Analytical apart from other laboratory service providers. Contact Great Plains Analytical today by calling 816.891.7337 or by visiting our website.
