October 2014 - In This Issue:

 The laboratory was established in 1960 as a raw milk testing laboratory. We are a woman-owned business and have expanded to provide microbiological services for other industries. We are also capable of testing for the presence of pesticides residue and allergens in environmental samples. 

There's a reason we love cheese. It contains tiny amounts of potentially addictive substances. Some of the feel-good chemicals come from casein, a milk protein that's concentrated during cheesemaking. Our digestion breaks down casein, creating morphine-like chemicals called casomorphins.  Read more.

Sure. You're not eating the rind of the melon, but there are many ways for pathogens on the outside of the melon to contaminate the edible portion.  Learn More

Did you know there are a large number of generic Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Models and Guidebooks available for free?  

There is other HACCP information available, as well.  Some data is on DVD/CD. Others are booklets and workbooks. One such workbook is HACCP Plan Implementation and Records Management  by Ohio State University.