Rapid Microbiological Testing: Importance of E. coli Testing

Escherichia coli, which is abbreviated as E. coli, refers to the rod-shaped bacterium that occur naturally in the lower intestines of endotherms, or warm blooded organisms, including human beings, as well as reptiles and fish. While most of these gram-negative organisms are harmless, some of the serotypes can result in serious food poisoning due to food contamination, which is a common reason for product recalls. There are five strains of E. coli that cause diseases. Some of these diseases include hemolytic uremia, copious bloody discharge, unique diarrhea, and Enterohemorrhagic (EHEC) class.

Quality Assurance: Microbial Testing of Cosmetics

The number of people using cosmetics continues to grow, and the quantities consumed keep increasing every year. As the production increases, the industry is faced with great concern regarding the microbial contamination of personal care and cosmetic products. The implications of microorganism contamination include massive product waste and financial losses for the manufacturer, not to mention consumer injury or infection. While there are very few cases of the latter happening, the occurrence of such episodes can drastically impact the reputation of a brand.

Nutraceutical Rapid Microbiology Detection Systems

Consumers want quality assurance and the FDA is backing them with their cGMP guidelines. Many manufacturing companies are choosing to build in-house programs or signing up with contract labs to beat their existing microbiology quality assurance practices. As a manufacturer, you should always be prepared to test your raw materials and products for unacceptable levels of certain microorganisms.

Preservative Efficacy Testing and Suitability Testing for Cosmetic and Toiletry Industries

The cosmetic and toiletry industries employ unique microbiology quality assurance systems that are specifically designed to detect the presence of microbes in cosmetic and personal care products, and deliver accurate and timely results. These microbiology systems perform a variety of typical assays including checking for unpleasant organisms, microbial content like molds and yeast, preservative efficacy testing, and suitability testing.