Microbial contamination is the presence of any unwanted microbes in a material. These microscopic invaders include bacteria, fungi, viruses, yeasts, and protozoan.
If contamination occurs, it’s important to identify the offending microbe’s classification. For example, microbiological testing of water could identify Hepatitis A in the public water supply. A lab test for food products could discover a strain of E.coli before the food hits the shelf.
This testing data can help you identify the source of the contamination and any inefficiencies in your production chain.
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