Food Industry – Cremco Labs

By CREM Co Labs Editorial Board2026-05-072026-05-07

Hantavirus: Understanding the Risks Behind Emerging Rodent-Borne Outbreaks

Hantavirus disease is uncommon, but it deserves attention because it can deteriorate quickly and has no widely available curative therapy. For most clients, the practical risk is not ordinary community contact; it is rodent exposure, especially in enclosed....

By CREM Co Labs Editorial Board2026-05-062026-05-06

Building Audit-Defensible Microbiology Programs for Food Manufacturers

Many facilities test routinely, file laboratory reports, and investigate issues only when a positive result appears. Yet audit observations still occur because the evidence chain is incomplete. Under requirements enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and policy published by Health Canada, a defensible program must show how microbiology activities support hazard control...

By CREM Co Labs Editorial Board2025-12-182026-01-16

Validating Dry Food Safety: Challenges and How CREM Co Labs Helps Processors Meet Them

Dry foods, such as pistachios, spices, cereals, and milk powders, may appear low risk due to their lack of moisture. But in reality, they can harbor dangerous pathogens like Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and E. coli O157:H7 that can survive for long periods in dry environments (1,2). These organisms don’t need water to persist, and some, like Salmonella, can become more heat-resistant when suspended in low-moisture, high-fat food matrices (3)......

By CREM Co Labs Editorial Board2025-12-092026-01-16

CREM Co Labs Announces Breakthrough Publication in ACS Synthetic Biology

We are pleased to announce that our latest peer-reviewed research article, “Construction and Functional Characterization of a Heterologous Quorum Sensing Circuit in Clostridium sporogenes,” has been officially published in ACS Synthetic Biology....

By CREM Co Labs Editorial Board2025-09-172026-01-16

How Microbiological Testing Can Solve Shelf-Life Issues in Food Manufacturing

Food manufacturers know that a product’s shelf life is critical for quality, safety, and brand reputation. Yet microorganisms – bacteria, yeasts, and molds – can quietly sabotage shelf life, causing spoilage, food safety hazards, and even costly recalls. ...

By CREM Co Labs Editorial Board2025-09-172026-01-16

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pistachios – PHAC Update (September 15, 2025)

On August 15, 2025, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) released an update on the ongoing outbreak of Salmonella ...

By CREM Co Labs Editorial Board2025-08-182026-01-16

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pistachios – PHAC Update (August 15, 2025)

On August 15, 2025, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) released an update on the ongoing outbreak of Salmonella ...

By CREM Co Labs Editorial Board2025-08-152026-01-16

Researchers Developed a Rapid, Hands-Free Test for Detecting Bacteria in Liquids

Engineers and biochemists at McMaster University have developed a biogel test that allows untrained users to detect bacterial contamination in ...

By CREM Co Labs Editorial Board2025-08-052026-01-16

Key Mechanism of Herpesvirus Egress Uncovered

A recent study published in Nature Microbiology on June 25. has shed light on a critical aspect of herpesvirus infections. Herpesviruses are a widespread family of viruses ...

By CREM Co Labs Editorial Board2025-07-222026-01-16

Faster Detection Method for Listeria Monocytogenes Could Revolutionize Food Safety

Researchers at Nofima developed a faster method to detect Listeria monocytogenes in food products, which is a significant challenge for the ...

By CREM Co Labs Editorial Board2025-07-112026-01-16

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Rea and Bona Brand Salami (July 10, 2025 Update)

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is investigating a multi-province outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to certain Genoa salami products ...

By CREM Co Labs Editorial Board2025-06-142026-01-16

Meet CREM Co Labs at APIC 2025: Advancing Infection Prevention Through Science & Innovation

CREM Co Labs is excited to announce its participation in the APIC 2025 Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix ...

By CREM Co Labs Editorial Board2025-05-312026-01-16

Visit CREM Co Labs at IPAC Canada 2025 – Booth #44

We are pleased to let you know that CREM Co Labs will be exhibiting at IPAC Canada 2025 in Winnipeg, May 30–June 3. We’d love to welcome you at Booth #44 to share Infection Prevention & Control Research, Efficacy and Stability Testing Services, Pathogen ...

By CREM Co Labs Editorial Board2025-05-282026-01-16

A Contract & R&D Laboratory specializing in infection prevention and control (IPAC) industry, as well as clients in health-related environmental microbiology, molecular biology, and the testing of food, natural health products (NHP), and cosmetics under ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

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