16/08/2023
https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-27-2023
Iceland Foods recalls Cathedral City Cheese & Ham Gratin because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less tha...
14/07/2023
Beautiful Bacterial Art ❤️
07/05/2023
We are happy to announce Lab of the Month, CONIDIA CONIPHY, which joined our Tentamus family in 2022! 👏
CONIDIA CONIPHY, headquartered in Quincieneux, specializes in providing microbiological analysis for a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrosciences, and cosmetics.
Their services include microbiological testing, molecular biological analysis, and universal fungal identification.
Over the past 2 decades, CONIDIA CONIPHY has developed unique methods for investigating fungi in building materials and indoor air quality, as well as diagnosing plant pathology and crop diseases.
Their innovative approach has led to the creation of the Id Fungi PlatesTM, a groundbreaking device that enables universal fungal identification by MALDI-TOF.
Thomas Wolf, CEO of Tentamus France, emphasized “that it offers a great opportunity to expand our network and joint presence beyond what could be achieved independently”
We are thrilled to have the team as part of our Tentamus family and look forward to a great future together 👏
If you require microbiological and fungal assessments for crops, plants, pharmaceuticals, or cosmetics do not hesitate to contact our experts.
07/05/2023
Aspergillus ochraceus tenido con azul de Lactofenol 💙
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07/05/2023
Raw or unheated foods are part of the daily diet for many people 🥩
However, it is advisable to consume them with caution, as they can contain pathogenic germs such as Salmonella, Listeria and Campylobacter, which lead to food infections.
The group of individuals who are at high risk of consuming raw foods in their daily diet are:
😷 People with previous illnesses
🫄 Elderly and pregnant women
🧒 Small children
Hence, they need to be extra cautious of avoiding these foods in their day to day consumption.
The following pathogens are most prominent in different products:
🥚 Salmonella and campylobacter in chicken eggs, raw meat and sausage products
🦪 Noroviruses in raw oysters and frozen berries
🐟 Listeria in cold-smoked fish products
To safeguard your customers against illnesses caused by contaminated food, it is crucial to make sure that the raw food has been adequately examined regularly.
With our analytical services in chemical, instrumental, microbiological and molecular biological food labs, we test the marketability and safety of your products.
Contact our experts to learn more about our food testing services!
📧 [email protected]
📲 +49 30 206 038 230
01/05/2023
https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-12-2023
Müller recalls various Cadbury branded dessert products because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes
If you have any concerns or information relating to fraud or criminality in food supply chains, contact Food Crime Confidential 0207 276 8787 or report via our online service.
23/12/2022
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240044036
Ranking of low-moisture foods in support of microbiological risk management: meeting report and systematic review
Low-moisture foods (LMF) are foods that are naturally low in moisture or are produced from higher-moisture foods through drying or dehydration processes. These foods typically have a long shelf life and have been perceived for many years to not represent microbiological food safety risk hazards. How...