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Listeria species and Listeria monocytogenes – Key Point Summary
What is Listeria monocytogenes? Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive bacterium found widespread in the environment. It is commonly present in sites within the manufact
Listeria: Niches and Control Strategies
The significance of the foodborne disease listeriosis is well known as it accounts for 0.02% of all foodborne illness and 28% of deaths resulting from foodborne illness. T
Listeria monocytogenes – South African Outbreak
In recent months the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has received reports of a distinct increase in the number of Listeria monocytogenes pathological is
Thank you for another wonderful year!
Dear Valued Client It is that time of the year again as 2017 comes to an end. The Microchem team would like to wish you a wonderful holiday season and thank you for your va
2017/2018 Tariff Increase Notification to Customers
At Microchem Lab Services (Pty) Ltd, we are committed to providing quality services to our customers, and we are continually reviewing ways to improve all of our service of
Monitoring The Risk Of Listeria Monocytogenes
In first world countries, outbreaks of food-poisoning are reported and trended. Strict testing requirements are enforced to ensure consumer safety. Food products found to b
Wishing You A Happy And Healthy 2017
It is that time of the year again as 2016 comes to an end. The Microchem team would like to wish you a wonderful holiday season and thank you for your valued support during
Reasons for Microbiological Testing
Microbiological Criteria There are three types of microbiological criteria applied to testing: Standards Guidelines Specifications Standards- A microbiological standard is
Microbiology: Interpretation of Results
Definitions: Quantitative analysis Analysis where a microbial count is determined Qualitative analysis Analysis where the presense or absence of an organism is determined C
Multi-Residue Pesticide Analyses, and other related services for your Pome fruits
Microchem offers a “one stop” solution to meet your local and export requirements. Multi-residue pesticide analyses Ethephon analyses Dithiocarbamates analyses Heavy Metal
Multi-Residue Pesticide Analyses, and Related Services to meet your requirements
Microchem now offers pesticide residue analyses to South African fresh fruit export markets. We provide a high-quality, professional service, with quick result turnaround t
2016/2017 Tariff Increase to Customers
At Microchem Lab Services (Pty) Ltd, we are committed to providing quality services to our customers and we are continually reviewing ways to improve all of our service off
Microchem is now offering Polyol (Sugar Alcohol) Analyses
In response to developments in nutritional labelling requirements, Microchem has extended its scope of service to include the analysis of sugar alcohols (polyols), and has
Microchem is now offering Olive Oil Analysis
Chemical analysis of extra virgin olive oil has proven to be fundamental indicators of sensory, quality, predictor of perishability, and authenticity of olive oils. Using t
Wishing you a Happy and Healthy 2015
It is that time of the year again as 2014 comes to an end. The Microchem team would like to wish you a wonderful holiday season and New Year and thank you for your valued s
Testing for Listeria Monocytogenes
Technical overview of Listeria Testing Listeria species are persistent in the food processing environment. Unlike other bacteria, Listeria can survive and grow at refrigera
Multi-Residue Pesticide Analyses
In response to developments in multi-residue level (MRL) pesticide analysis and consumer concern about the levels of pesticides in food, we have expanded our testing abilit
Detection of Contaminants in Food: Presence of Animal Species
Microchem Cape Town molecular diagnostic department can offer the sensitive detection of contaminants of meat for the following range of animal species: Horse Cow Chicken P
Meat Speciation Identification and Quantification Analyses
Microchem’s Cape Town molecular diagnostics department is in the process of offering a range of meat speciation and quantification analyses for the following animal species
Shelf-life Analyses
Introduction A shelf-life study provides the food manufacturer with storage quality vs. storage time data. The decision of a shelf-life date is a business choice that needs
Microbiology: Interpretation of Results
Definitions: Quantitative analysis Analysis where a microbial count is determined Qualitative analysis Analysis where the presense or absence of an organism is determined C
Food Factory Environmental Hygiene Inspection Service
Microchem Laboratory Services (Pty) Ltd. has recently introduced a Food Factory Environmental Hygiene Inspection and Consultation service at our Cape Town laboratory, for c
Salt Reduction for South Africans
Salt may be an essential nutrient, but as we discover more about human health, it has become apparent that too much of it is far from beneficial. An excess of sodium in our