Expanded Pathogen Testing Empowers Food Producers with Faster, More Accurate Results
Nova Biologicals, a Tentamus Group laboratory, today announced a significant expansion of its food safety testing services. The expansion adds critical testing for several key pathogens, providing food industry clients with more comprehensive, reliable results and faster confirmation times to ensure product safety and protect public health.
Effective immediately, Nova Biologicals’ accredited testing scope now includes:
- STEC (Shiga toxin-producing coli)
- Confirmatory Testingfor:
- Salmonella spp.
- Listeria spp.
- Listeria monocytogenes
- coli O157:H7
- Clostridium perfringens
- Bacillus cereus(Petrifilm method)
This enhancement addresses the growing industry demand for robust, all-in-one testing solutions. By bringing these advanced capabilities in-house, Nova Biologicals empowers its partners to identify potential contaminations with greater accuracy and efficiency, reinforcing supply chain integrity.
Karla Allred, Director of Operations for Nova Biologicals, commented on the expansion from the lab’s perspective. “This is a direct response to the evolving needs of our clients. We are committed to being a trusted partner in their food safety programs, and this investment in new technologies and methods is a testament to that commitment,” she said. “Our team at Nova is proud to equip our partners with a more robust testing suite that delivers the precision and confidence they depend on. This allows us to provide not just data, but true peace of mind.”
The expansion also reflects the broader strategy of Tentamus Group to strengthen its network of laboratories across North America.
“At Tentamus, our goal is to be the industry’s most reliable partner for quality and safety, and this enhancement at Nova Biologicals is a perfect example of our strategy in action,” said Colleen Villanueva, Director of Food and Life Sciences for Tentamus North America. “We are continually investing in the capabilities of our labs to meet and anticipate the challenges of the global market. Nova’s expanded services strengthen our entire network and provide immense value to clients who rely on us for comprehensive, world-class scientific services.”
For more information about the new testing services, please contact Nova Biologicals or visit their website at www.novatx.com.
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