{"id":68623,"date":"2022-01-11T08:31:42","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T08:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/microbiology-food-testing\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:30:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:30:57","slug":"microbiology-food-testing-solutions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/ie\/microbiology-food-testing-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Microbiology Food Testing Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"page-header-block-wrapper fullwidth-block\">\n    <div class=\"acf-page-header\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Microorganisms.jpg'); \">\n        <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"acf-page-header-container\">\n                            <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/microbiology-white.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                        <h1>Microbiology Food Testing Solutions<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.page-header-block-wrapper{\n    margin-bottom: 60px;\n}\n\n.fullwidth-block {\n    max-width: none !important;\n    width: 100vw !important;\n    position: relative;\n    padding:0px;\n    left: 50%;\n    right: 50%;\n    margin-left: -50vw;\n    margin-right: -50vw;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header {\n    background-size: cover;\n    background-position: center;\n    display: flex;\n    position: relative;\n    min-height: 250px; \n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container{\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 48px 24px;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: end;\n    align-items: center;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header .overlay {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    right: 0;\n    bottom: 0;\n    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    z-index: 1;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container .image-wrapper{\n    position:relative;\n    height: 70px;\n    width: 70px;\n    background: var(--global-palette4);\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    z-index: 1;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container img{\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 50%;\n    left: 50%;\n    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n    max-width:40px;\n    z-index: 2;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header h1 {\n    display:block;\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 2;\n    color:white;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n\n@media (min-width: 1025px) {\n    .acf-page-header-container{\n        width: 1290px;\n    }\n    \n}\n\n@media (max-width: 1024px) {\n    .acf-page-header-container {\n        align-self: end;\n    }\n    .acf-page-header .overlay {\n        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    }\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .acf-page-header .overlay {\n        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    }\n    .acf-page-header h1 {\n        font-size:28px;\n    }\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences is the leading microbiology testing partner in the food industry. Our microbiologists leverage their expert knowledge of food matrices and regulatory requirements to conduct tests in accordance with standards established by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APHA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/certification.afnor.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AFNOR<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoac.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AOAC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ISO<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USDA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Furthermore, we have the capability to perform tests in compliance with <strong>client-specific standards<\/strong> as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Our services encompass the <strong>isolation <\/strong>and <strong>identification <\/strong>of <strong>common indicator organisms and foodborne pathogens<\/strong>, as well as the analysis of <strong>raw ingredient<\/strong> samples and <strong>finished products<\/strong> to ensure the quality and safety of your food products. <strong>Bacterial identification<\/strong> and <strong>investigations <\/strong>related to foodborne illnesses are just a couple of the additional services we offer. We also facilitate the convenient and secure pickup of your samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Our highly specialized laboratories conduct microbiological tests across <strong>various sectors<\/strong> within the food industry, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Meat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Fish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Dairy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Beverages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Fruit and vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Cereals, flours and bakery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Ingredients and additives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Pet food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Finished products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Food contact material<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">We also conduct a range of swab tests as part of our <strong>environmental monitoring services<\/strong> to ensure the safety and hygiene of your production environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Our international network of <strong>ISO-accredited laboratories<\/strong> adheres to the most rigorous industry standards, guaranteeing the integrity of your data.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-68623_d24a64-e9 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-68623_d24a64-e9 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-68623_d24a64-e9\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-comprehensive-microbiology-food-testing-services\">Our Comprehensive Microbiology Food Testing Services<\/h2>\n\n\n        <div class=\"wp-block-accordion\">\n            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">Indicator &#038; Pathogen Testing<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20.000000pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M936 2697 c-109 -61 -106 -221 5 -277 38 -20 66 -20 1619 -20 1553 0\n1581 0 1619 20 113 57 113 223 0 280 -38 20 -66 20 -1621 20 l-1583 0 -39 -23z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"icon-plus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M2480 4288 c-18 -13 -43 -36 -54 -51 -21 -28 -21 -35 -24 -773 l-2\n-744 -744 -2 c-738 -3 -745 -3 -773 -24 -98 -73 -98 -195 0 -268 28 -21 35\n-21 773 -24 l744 -2 2 -744 c3 -738 3 -745 24 -773 73 -98 195 -98 268 0 21\n28 21 35 24 773 l2 744 744 2 c738 3 745 3 773 24 98 73 98 195 0 268 -28 21\n-35 21 -773 24 l-744 2 -2 744 c-3 738 -3 745 -24 773 -35 48 -82 73 -134 73\n-32 0 -57 -7 -80 -22z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                \n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p>M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences&#8217; microbiology testing portfolio includes <strong>analytical services<\/strong> for the detection of common indicators, pathogenic microbes, their toxins, and organisms that cause decay, such as yeasts and molds.<\/p>\n<p>Our comprehensive range of microbiological tests allows you to ensure the quality of your food products by verifying their freedom from spoilage organisms or pathogens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indicator Microorganisms:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acid-resistant microorganisms<\/li>\n<li>Fecal contamination indicators<\/li>\n<li>Heat-resistant microorganisms<\/li>\n<li>Psychotropic microorganisms<\/li>\n<li>Spore-forming microorganisms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pathogens and Toxins:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Listeria <\/em>monocytogenes<\/li>\n<li><em>Salmonella<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Legionella pneumophila<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Escherichia coli<\/em> (STEC, including O157)<\/li>\n<li>Vibrio spp.<\/li>\n<li><em>Clostridium perfringens<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Bacillus cereus<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Cronobacter spp (Enterobacter sakazakii)<\/li>\n<li>Campylobacter<\/li>\n<li>Enterotoxins<\/li>\n<li><em>Staphylococcus aureus<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">Industrial Microorganism Testing<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20.000000pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M936 2697 c-109 -61 -106 -221 5 -277 38 -20 66 -20 1619 -20 1553 0\n1581 0 1619 20 113 57 113 223 0 280 -38 20 -66 20 -1621 20 l-1583 0 -39 -23z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"icon-plus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M2480 4288 c-18 -13 -43 -36 -54 -51 -21 -28 -21 -35 -24 -773 l-2\n-744 -744 -2 c-738 -3 -745 -3 -773 -24 -98 -73 -98 -195 0 -268 28 -21 35\n-21 773 -24 l744 -2 2 -744 c3 -738 3 -745 24 -773 73 -98 195 -98 268 0 21\n28 21 35 24 773 l2 744 744 2 c738 3 745 3 773 24 98 73 98 195 0 268 -28 21\n-35 21 -773 24 l-744 2 -2 744 c-3 738 -3 745 -24 773 -35 48 -82 73 -134 73\n-32 0 -57 -7 -80 -22z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                \n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p>Our recognized expertise in industrial microorganism testing can assist you in <strong>controlling quality and safety<\/strong> at <strong>various stages of product development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The enumeration of specific bacterial species can be conducted on <strong>isolated<\/strong> species or <strong>complex<\/strong> floras. The counting techniques used in our laboratories encompass both reference methods (ISO and IDF) and internally validated methods for those bacterial species for which there is no official reference method.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the most frequently requested microorganism tests include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Bifidobacteria<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. Bulgaricus<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Lactobacillus casei<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Lactobacillus rhamnosus<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Lactobacillus acidophilus<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Streptococcus thermophilus<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Saccharomyces cerevisiae<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">Challenge Testing<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20.000000pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M936 2697 c-109 -61 -106 -221 5 -277 38 -20 66 -20 1619 -20 1553 0\n1581 0 1619 20 113 57 113 223 0 280 -38 20 -66 20 -1621 20 l-1583 0 -39 -23z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"icon-plus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M2480 4288 c-18 -13 -43 -36 -54 -51 -21 -28 -21 -35 -24 -773 l-2\n-744 -744 -2 c-738 -3 -745 -3 -773 -24 -98 -73 -98 -195 0 -268 28 -21 35\n-21 773 -24 l744 -2 2 -744 c3 -738 3 -745 24 -773 73 -98 195 -98 268 0 21\n28 21 35 24 773 l2 744 744 2 c738 3 745 3 773 24 98 73 98 195 0 268 -28 21\n-35 21 -773 24 l-744 2 -2 744 c-3 738 -3 745 -24 773 -35 48 -82 73 -134 73\n-32 0 -57 -7 -80 -22z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                \n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p>Microbiological challenge testing is a valuable tool for <strong>assessing a food&#8217;s ability to support the growth of spoilage organisms or pathogens<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Challenge testing allows you to replicate potential scenarios a product may encounter during production, processing, distribution, or consumer handling. It is also a crucial tool in the<strong> development of new formulations<\/strong> or products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is challenge testing performed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>To determine whether specific spoilage organisms or pathogens can proliferate in a particular food or food product.<\/li>\n<li>To assess the product&#8217;s <strong>shelf life<\/strong> under various storage conditions.<\/li>\n<li>To evaluate the <strong>effectiveness of preservatives<\/strong> or confirm the presence of specific <strong>preservative concentrations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>To ensure <strong>compliance<\/strong> with food safety regulations that mandate manufacturers to conduct such studies for certain foods, particularly packaged and ready-to-eat items with the potential for <em>Listeria<\/em>, <em>Salmonella<\/em>, and other pathogens.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">For more details on our Microbiology Food Testing Solutions, <strong>contact our experts today<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/ie\/contact\/\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"page-cards-block-wrapper fullwidth-block\">   \n    <div class=\"page-cards-title-container\"> \n        <h2>Our Chemistry Testing Services<\/h2>    \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"full-width-row-page-cards-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"page-cards-container\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/ie\/chemistry-food-testing\/\" class=\"card\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chem-Icon-BLUE.svg\" alt=\"Chemistry Food Testing Solutions in Ireland\" class=\"card-icon\"\/>\n                                        <div class=\"card-content\">\n                        <span>Chemistry Food Testing Solutions in Ireland<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    \n   \n\n<style>\n.fullwidth-block {\n    max-width: none !important;\n    width: 100vw !important;\n    position: relative;\n    padding:0px;\n    \/* left: 50%;\n    right: 50%;\n    margin-left: -50vw;\n    margin-right: -50vw; 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