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EMSL’s Chicago Lab Accredited for Food Microbiology Analysis by A2LA

Chicago Food Testing

Category	Press Release
Publish Date	6/3/2015
Author	Christina Puggi
Title	EMSL’s Chicago Lab Accredited for Food Microbiology Analysis by A2LA
Introduction	EMSL Analytical congratulates its Chicago lab on receiving accreditation from A2LA.
Chicago, IL, June 3^nd, 2015 EMSL Analytical, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Chicago, Illinois laboratory has received accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) Program for food microbiology testing services. Under A2LA, EMSL is in compliance with the International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005 / AOAC along with additional program requirements in the biological field. EMSL Chicago’s accreditation (Certificate #: 2845.19) can perform the following tests on food products, feeds, food additives, beverages and environmental samples: Aerobic Place Count – PetriFilm Campylobacter – ELFA Enterobacteriaceae – Petrifilm E. coli O157 – Lateral Flow Device E. coli O157 – Confirmation Listeria – EFLA Listeria – Confirmation with Speciation Salmonella – ELFA Salmonella – Confirmation Staphylococcus aureus – PetriFilm Total Coliform / E. coli – PetriFilm Yeast & Mold – PetriFilm Rapid Yeast & Mold – PetriFilm pH of Foods Water Activity of Foods “We are proud of our Chicago laboratory’s successful completion and acceptance into the A2LA food microbiology accreditation program,” stated Joy Dell’Aringa, M.S., RM (NRM), CFSP, National Food Director at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “Our location is comprised of highly skilled laboratory professionals that offer a wide range of food testing services along with a variety of other analysis.” EMSL Chicago is located at 2225 West Hubbard Street and can be reached by calling 773-313-0099 or 1-877-435-5227. To view a complete list of EMSL’s laboratory locations, accreditations and capabilities, please visit www.EMSL.com. For more information about EMSL’s testing services, please call (800) 220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com. EMSL Analytical, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Chicago, Illinois laboratory has received accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) Program for food microbiology testing services. Under A2LA, EMSL is in compliance with the International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005 / AOAC along with additional program requirements in the biological field. About EMSL Analytical, Inc. EMSL Analytical is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of environmental, indoor air quality, consumer product and materials testing services and products for professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies.