Minimize Cross-contamination in Food Testing Labs with a LIMS

Author: LabLynx

In over two decades, we find the real consequences of cross-contamination in the food supply have added up.

Impact of food contamination

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has three classes of product recalls.

Food contamination is a widespread occurrence, with ramifications leading to bacterial outbreaks, allergic reactions, and many other negative side effects. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)3, one in six Americans contracts a foodborne disease each year, leading to 3,000 annual deaths. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlighted that foodborne diseases cost the country more than $15.6B annually.