All shelf-stable acid and acidified foods should be submitted for shelf-life and safety testing. This is a two part process:
Part I
Send one container of each product to:
Dr. Al Wagner
TAMU 2134, Room 225
Horticulture Department
College Station, TX 77843-2134
NO FORMULAS – PLEASE!
I only do testing on acid and acidified foods like salsa, hot sauce, salad dressings, pickled products, barbeque sauces and pasta sauces. I do not do process authority work on teas, coffees and soft drinks. If you have any doubt if your product qualifies for my testing, please email Dr. Wagner at al.wagner@ag.tamu.edu.
- Include your processing parameters and ingredients.
- Please let me know if your starting ingredients are fresh, frozen canned, etc.
- Please include all of your contact information including address, phone number, fax, email address, etc.
- Product evaluations will be sent via email. Please include a valid email address with each submission.
- Please choose one of the following payment options.
Please note: There is a $75.00 fee per product to be tested.
No results will be sent until payment is received.
- Please click here to pay with now with a credit card (preferred method)
- Please click here to submit a form to be invoiced (Note that results will be sent when payment is received)
Part II
Refer to list of approved laboratories (see the table below); pick the one most suited to your location. Send them two containers of each product. They will incubate one at 25°C and one at 35°C for 30 days. Then they will test for aerobic plate count; lactic acid bacteria; yeast and mold. Remind them to send a copy of lab report to Dr. Wagner.
You will then receive a product evaluation form from Dr. Wagner’s office. This form should be kept on file at your place of business. If you are using a co-packer they should have a copy on file.
Address | City, State, Zip | Phone | Fax | Website | |
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A&B Labs, Inc. | 10100 East Freeway, Suite 100 | Houston, TX 77029 | 713.453.6060 | ablabs.com/ | |
Analytical Food Labs, Inc. | 865 Greenview | Grand Prairie, TX 75050 | 972.336.0336 | 972.623.0055 | www.afltexas.com |
Food & Ag Lab (Darren Toczko) | 300 Brushy Creek Rd, Suite 205 | Cedar Park, TX 78613 | 512.730.0160 | https://foodandaglab.com/ | |
Food Safety Net Services, Ltd. | 199 W. Rhapsody | San Antonio, TX 78216 | 210.308.0675 | 210.308.8730 | www.food-safetynet.com |
Food Safety Net Services, Ltd. – DFW Location | 2545 114th Street | Grand Prairie, TX 75050 | 972.602.2078 | 972.602.2248 | www.food-safetynet.com |
I.E.H. – Quanta Labs | 9330 Corporate Drive, Ste. 703 | Selma, TX 78154 | 210.651.5799 | 210.651.9271 | quantalab.com |
Merieux NutriSciences (Silliker, Inc.) | 330 Westway Place, Suite 400 | Arlington, TX 76018 | Francis Curiel: 682.227.3259 | 682.238.3205 | www.merieuxnutrisciences.com |