Shelf Life Study Test Protocol January 2012 Midwest Laboratories is the leader in private shelf life testing in the industry. We offer a variety of shelf life methods for a reasonable cost. Please feel free to contact Erin Smith at 402-829-9845 for any shelf life testing questions.
Children’s Nutrition and Local Food sourcing are the key issues to look at in 2012 according to the Food Product Design Site.
Here is their Top 20 List:
The following Top 20 trends for 2012 include:
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Check out the current volume of samples in the Midwest Laboratories Shelf-Life Testing Chamber.
Midwest Laboratories has created a few new packages to help restaurants comply with heath care bill.
Basic Menu Labeling $60
Calories
Advanced Menu Labeling $80
Calories
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fat
Sodium
Strict Menu Labeling $225
Calories
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fat
Sodium
Saturated Fat
Trans Fat
Restaurants will need to include calorie information on menus, drive up menus and billboards. This new rule was included in the latest Health Care Bill that passed this week. Restaurants affected are those with 20 or more locations. Our Food Lab Supervisor, Erin Smith alerted me to an article in today’s Omaha World-Herald.
Some restaurants are getting a head start and conducting their own testing with respect to this new legislation. One client sent 20 menu items to Midwest Laboratories for testing. Our testing information for restaurants can be found on our eStore.
In light of these regulations, it would be to your best benefit to speak to Erin or Sue Ann at Midwest Laboratories. 800-777-0486
Midwest Laboratories will be adding a new shelf life chamber in the next few weeks to keep up with the high demand for this service. Look for more news over the next few weeks.
New Site, New Platform!
Midwest Labs specializes in a wide variety of shelf life tests.
We test pet food for shelf life too!
All studies can be customized to meet client’s need, to speak with someone on customization please call the Food Laboratory at Midwest Laboratories at 402-334-7770.
Refrigerator shelf life studies have the ability to assess changes in food quality and microbiological growth This study will determine how long a sample will remain safe to consume while at refrigerated or freezer conditions. The frequency of the test is dependent on product.
Room temperature studies have the ability to assess changes in appearance, odor, microbiological growth as well as rancidity.
Accelerated studies will assess changes in moisture content, water activity, and sensory characteristics. They can NOT be used to test for microbial growth
Food
Brain-Spinal Cord Tissue (CNS) $42.50
Clostridium perfringens $20.00
Enterobacteriaceae $15.00
Fecal Coliform $20.00
Generic E.coli
Hydrophobic Film $15.00
MPN $25.00
Generic E. coli and Total Coliforms $20.00
Hemorrhagic E. coli (0157:H7)
SDI/Lateral Flow (8 hour) $20.00
PCR $40.00
Confirmation via BAX PCR method $40.00
Listeria
PCR $40.00
SDI Lateral Flow $20.00
Mold $20.00
Mold Count and Identification $50.00
Pseudomonas $20.00
Rhizobium Enumeration $20.00
Rope Spores $20.00
Salmonella
PCR $40.00
25 gram FDA/BAM $25.00
100 gram FDA/BAM $25.00
375 gram FDA/BAM $40.00
750 grams FDA/BAM $50.00
Salmonella Confirmation $25.00
Salmonella Speciation $125.00
Shigella (negative) $20.00
Sporeformers
Thermophilic (aerobic and anaerobic) $15.00
Mesophilic (aerobic and anaerobic) $20.00
Staphylococcus aureus (negative) $15.00
Staphylococcus Enterotoxin Visual Assay $40.00
Streptococcus $20.00
Total Coliforms (MPN method) $25.00
Total Coliforms (Hydrophobic Film) $15.00
Plate Count
Aerobic $15.00
Anaerobic $15.00
Psychotrophic $15.00
Yeast $20.00
Yeast and Mold $20.00
FS1: Food Screen $60.00
Total Plate Count, Total Coliforms, E. coli,
Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, Yeast, Mold
FS2: Food Screen plus Listeria $75.00
FS3: Food Screen plus Listeria & E.coli 157:H7 $100.00
Sponge/Swab
Clostridium perfringens $20.00
Generic E. coli $15.00
Generic E. coli (MPN) $25.00
E.coli O157:H7 $20.00
E.coli O157:H7 (PCR) $40.00
Enterobacteriaceae $15.00
Listeria (PCR) $40.00
Listeria $20.00
Pseudomonas $20.00
Salmonella $25.00
Salmonella (BAX/PCR) $40.00
Total Plate Count $15.00
HACCP Testing:
USDA approved Petrifilm method for generic E. coli analysis.
Pricing includes sponge, cooler, ice pack & analysis
Ship via mail $15.00
Ship via UPS ARS label $21.95
Aerobic Plate Count $15.00
Contact Sue Ann Seitz (402) 829-9892 for more information.
Ask us about our Internet Result Retrieval System where you can access your results via the Internet!
Our Microbiology staff works seven days a week to provide the fastest possible turnaround time available!
PCR: Midwest Laboratories utilizes the BAXTM (DuPont Qualicon System) for increased speed and accuracy of confirmation for some pathogens such as E.Coli 0157:H7, Listeria and Salmonella.
Midwest Labs is certified by APHIS for microbial analysis of export products.
Nutritional Labeling (NLEA or Canadian)
Complete nutritional label (Raw data plus Nutrition Facts Panel) $625.00
Calcium, Calories, Calories from Fat,Cholesterol,Daily Value Calculations,Dietary Fiber, Iron, Potassium, Protein, Saturated Fat, Sodium, Sugars, Trans Fat, Total Carbohydrates, Total Fat, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Canadian Label Conversion (from U.S. label) $30.00
Nutritional labeling using a database program $65.00
FP1: $50.00
Moisture, Protein, Fat
FP2: $70.00
Moisture, Protein, Fat, Salt
FP3: Basic Proximates $60.00
Moisture, Protein, Fat, Ash, Carbohydrates, Calories
FP4: Basic Minerals $45.00
Calcium, Iron, Sodium, Potassium
FP5: Fatty Acids/Cholesterol $230.00
Fatty Acid Profile
FP6: The Big 3- Nutrition Label for Meats $350.00
Proximates, Minerals,Cholesterol, Fatty Acid Profile, Nutrition Label
