Food Forensics offers two categories of services in connection with consumer complaint samples of food, beverage or other consumer packaged goods, namely initial sample triage and additional testing services.
An initial physical observation, forensic microscopy, and microbiological evaluation of a consumer complaint sample (“Sample”) is performed at the Food Forensics laboratory in order to confirm or dismiss an allegation presented by a consumer. The Initial Triage Service includes:
In order to identify and confirm alleged foreign material and/or alleged food-borne pathogens, additional testing beyond the Initial Sample Triage testing may be desired in order to further investigation an allegation. Our clients may chose from a wide variety of additional testing, including without limitation, physical observation, forensic microscopy, microbiology, microbiological profiles, and analytical testing. Examples of specific additional tests are explained below.
Food Forensics offers the scientific resources required to provide certain and prompt identification of contaminants, no matter what their origin.
Employing the most up-to-date technologies and approved analytical methods, highly trained and skilled microbiologists can help you identify, confirm or dismiss alleged potential food-borne pathogens. Microbiology services include without limitation:
Illness Testing for Food-Borne Pathogens
Allergen Testing
Quality/Spoilage Testing
Chemical Testing
All reports and Additional Testing options will be posted on a secure, web-based system known as the Sample Management System (“SMS”). The Initial Triage Report will be available within 24 to 48 hours from date of Sample receipt. Additional Testing Reports shall be posted on SMS website upon completion of the analysis. The SMS website is self administered by each client Company. The Company shall designate one administrator who may provide access to one or more users with various levels of access and security.
RQA Food Forensics™ is prepared to support its findings with expert
testimony when requested. Microtrace LLC and Silliker scientists have testified
in state, federal and foreign courts in support of their scientific results.
