by Steven Perez | May 26, 2010 | Analytical Testing News & Updates | ADPEN Laboratories, Food Safety Links
Nitrofurans are a class of drugs that have the ability to kill micro-organisms. The group consists of four drugs. Since 1989, nitrofurazone has been discontinued from being classified as a drug by the US Food and Drug Administration. It has been reported that most...
by Steven Perez | May 9, 2010 | Analytical Testing News & Updates | ADPEN Laboratories, Food Safety Links
ADPEN is currently utilizing the validated FDA LC/MS/MS methods which can detect down to 0.3 ppb for seafood and honey. ADPEN has also validated a modification of this method for use in milk by products and other matrices. ADPEN can help food companies implement...
by Steven Perez | May 9, 2010 | Analytical Testing News & Updates | ADPEN Laboratories, Food Safety Links
US FDA is concerned with the presence of acrylamide in fried starchy foods which may be hazardous to your health. Acrylamide is a neurotoxin in humans, a known carcinogen in rats and a probable carcinogen in humans. Highest levels found in potato chips, about 1200...