food testing microbiology and chemistry

Partnering for Progress

Auditing/Education

Complete Laboratory Services

Technical & Quality Expertise

FSNS History Background

Agenda

Working Together

Food Safety at an all time high in awareness and exposure

• In the U.S. alone, 1 in 6 are effected by foodborne diseases each year– Result:

• 128,000 hospitalizations• 3000 deaths • $9 Billion in medical costs and another $75B in recalled food

• Consumer awareness at an all time high – Blue Bell Ice Cream and Chipotle Mexican Grill.

• Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) takes effect in 2016

North American Food Safety Market – Global Trends & Forecast 2016

When: 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week / 365 days a year - Our labs are always open!

Who: Owned and operated since 1994 by Gina and John Bellinger. Committed to overall food safety, customer service and technical expertise.

Where: Across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

What: FSNS is a national network of ISO-accredited laboratories armed with expert technical resources. Our mission is to improve food safety programs.

About Food Safety Net Services

How: Providing microbiological and chemical analyses of food, beverages, pharmaceuticals and environmental samples, as well as industry audits, consulting, education, and research.

FOOD SAFETY NET SERVICES LAB LOCATIONS

Fresno, CA

San Antonio, TX

Phoenix, AZ Atlanta, GA

Green Bay, WI

DFW, TX

Los Angeles, CA

Columbus , OH

Amarillo, TX

Northwest Arkansas

Boise, ID(Coming December 2016)

12 Labs and growing!

Lancaster, PA(Coming 2017)

Complete Safety Net Of Services

Laboratory Micro & Chemistry

Serious & Sincere About Service

Pathogen identification: Culture Confirmation (USDA-MLG, FDA-BAM, CMMEF) Bacterial Identification - VITEK (bioMerieux) Salmonella serotype - O and H antiserum serology

Microbiological rapid screens and instrumentation: Molecular Rapid Screens Enzyme Immunoassay Lateral Flow Immunoassay Other kits as necessary (Neogen) Actively investigate new technologies (3M, Neogen, Pall, ROKA, BioRad) Eddy Jet spiral plater, TEMPO, Flash & Go, 3M Petrifilm reader

Chemistry Instrumentation: GC, HPLC, GCMSMS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, LCMSMS, FTIR Proximate Testing (Fat, Moisture, Protein, Ash, Salt) Allergens, Aflatoxin, Mycotoxins Minerals, Metals, and Multi –residue Pesticide Screening Cholesterol and Water Soluble Vitamins Sugars and Total Dietary Fiber Additives, Adulterants, Caffeine Fatty Acids including Omega Fatty Acids Amino Acids, Beta-Agonists Rancidity Tests (TBA, Free Fatty Acids, Peroxide Value) Sudan/Azo Dyes, Pungency (ASTA)

FSNS Microbiological/Chemistry Testing CapabilitiesTechnologies and Instrumentation

Nutritional LabelingFood Safety Net Services (FSNS) is pleased to offer Full Nutritional labeling reflective of the FDA Final Rule: Revision of the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Label.

Full Nutritional Panel

Submit a representative sample for analysis consisting of 10 samples from 10 different production lots for the best representative sample (samples are composited, homogenized and approximately 500 g are taken to be tested for analysis).

All mandatory requirements on a nutritional panel will be laboratory tested. These tests include: Fat, Moisture, Protein, Ash, Minerals (Iron, Potassium, Sodium and Calcium), Vitamin D, Sugars, Cholesterol and Total Dietary Fiber. Calories, Carbohydrates and Added Sugars will be reported based on calculation.

A Certificate of Analysis will be provided with the amount of each analysis.

A NLEA nutritional panel will be provided with FDA reference with the serving size or amount specified.

Added Sugars – In order to determine accurate amounts, any added ingredients, such as honey, will need submitted in order to determine correct percentages. If you do not have this information or are unsure of the amount added, a Sugar Profile is available to correctly determine percentages by laboratory analysis.

Technical ServicesResearch & Consultation

• Specific, custom services – based on individual needs or regulatory drivers

• Based on the principles of sound science

• Supportive of process assessments and/or adjustments (laboratory validation)

• Team of experienced microbiologists and process authorities

• Validation Studies• Inoculation Studies• FSMA Regulatory Guidance• FDA Detention Testing

• Challenge Studies• Shelf Life Studies• Sampling Plans

Turano's

McCain

George's

Bay Valley

Daystar

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Product Evaluation/Supplier VerificationCalculating % Compliance

• i.e. Supplier 5’s Deli 6” Soft Sub• 5 Attributes Tested (Finished Weight, Length, Width, Height, Heel Size)

• 4 out of 5 for individual evaluation in spec = 80% Pass• Attributes were tallied for all evaluations per supplier

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Supplier 5

Wings - Type A

Wings - Type B

Breast Chunks

7oz Chicken Breast

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Wings-Type A- Feathers- Mutilated

Pieces

Wings-Type B- Feathers- Broken Bones

Breast Chunks- Weight- Fat

7oz Chicken Breast- Blood Spots- Thickness- Mangled Pieces (Not Weighted)

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Tracking/Trending – Compliance By Product Code

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80%7oz Chicken Breast

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SECURE, RELEVANT AND AVAILABLE

Web-based customer extranet View, search and trend/track results 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Security - Unique user ID & Password

Customizable Systems Integration

Data analysis Allows direct data transfer for use in queries, trending/tracking and analysis.

Data Management

Education & TrainingFSNS offers certified training programs that address the following:

• HACCP Training Course

• BRC Training Course

• SQF Training Course

• GFSI Internal Auditing

• Microbiology & Food Safety Course

• FSMA and PCQI Training

• Customer Specific Training

Certification & Audit

• PAACO Certified Auditors

• North America’s largest BRC meat plant auditing firm• Food Safety Audits

• N=60 & CCP Verification• SRM Audits

• Sanitation Assessments• Risk Assessment

• Bio-Security• Customer Specific Audits/ Addendums

• Animal Welfare & Transportation Addendum• (Beef/Pork/Lamb/Veal)

• Animal Welfare – Poultry• Warehouse & Packaging

• ISO 17065 Accredited• BRC

• FSSC • SQF

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