5205 Quincy Street, Mounds View, MN 55112 | Email Us | +1 (763) 785-0484
Who We Are
Our microbiology lab near Minneapolis proudly serves the greater Minnesota, Dakotas, western Wisconsin, and Montana areas and supports the food, feed, and ingredient industries with food safety and quality testing services. In addition, our lab serves as a local hub for access to the entire network of testing capabilities.
What We Believe In
- FAST - Getting your results quickly matters and every step in our process is designed with this in mind. Our knowledgeable team is dedicated to providing not only rapid methods, but also fast response time to questions and information you need.
- ACCURATE - Our robust quality system ensures that you can trust the accuracy of your results. In addition, we pride ourselves on our experienced and extensively trained laboratory team.
- CONVENIENT - Ordering tests and viewing results should be easy, we have a simple to use online platform (EOL) that keeps that process simple.
- LOCAL - When it comes to customer service and support, we believe you should have access to the local lab performing your tests. Reach out to us at any time to get status updates or questions answered. Feel free to come visit us as well!
Our Solutions
We offer a wide range of microbiological analyses to support your regulatory and customer needs.
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Monitoring is essential for assessing the effectiveness of your Food Safety Plan. Our team is ready to support you on both testing and any needed supplies including sponges, swabs, and air plates.
List of several microbiology analyses we offer for environmental monitoring samples:
- Escherichia coli, O157:H7
- Salmonella enteritidis & species
- Listeria monocytogenes & species
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Aerobic Plate Count
- Yeast & Mold
- Coliforms
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Cronobacter
Learn more about our Environmental Monitoring testing here!
Routine Product & Ingredient Testing
Our lab is pleased to offer a thorough selection of microbiological enumeration and pathogen detection methods on industry leading platforms.
List of several microbiology analyses we offer on products and ingredients:
- Escherichia coli O157:H7
- Salmonella species & serotyping O group/H group
- Listeria monocytogenes & species
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Aerobic Plate Count
- Yeast & Mold
- Coliforms
- Enterobacteriaceae
- Lactic Acid Bacteria
- Clostridium perfringens
- Bacillus cereus
- Lab Pasteurized Count
- Mesophilic & Thermophilic Sporeformers
- Leuconostoc
- Lipolytic Bacteria
- Staph Toxin
Learn more about our product and ingredient testing here! In addition, we serve as local hub with access to a full portfolio of analyses offered within Eurofins network of laboratories. Check out below to learn more about these services!
Supplemental Solutions
In addition to product and environmental monitoring testing, we provide additional support for more project-based needs. Reach out to us to learn more on how we can assist with:
- Validation studies
- Shelf Life Studies
- Product Investigations
- Auditing and Consulting Services
- Food Safety Training Courses
- Product Development
Listeria Strain Tracking with Rheonix
We have partnered with Rheonix as a select provider of the Listeria PatternAlert™ assay. This service allows you to identify and track recurring Listeria across locations and time, generating your own company-specific database of patterns. You may use the assay as a replacement for cultural confirmation or as a follow-on to a presumptive positive result in order to quickly identify and trace back sources of contamination.
- Identify and map persistent Listeria
- Track sources and locations of contamination
- Make informed plans to address and troubleshoot food safety risks
- Take corrective action to protect your product from contamination
Who We Serve
Our team is proud to service customers from all over North America as well as overseas. We understand that getting your samples into a third party lab quickly, is key to your success and that is why we offer an extensive courier service network through most of Minnesota and the Dakotas. In addition, we offer other flexible logistical solutions to support your needs if you are outside of our courier range. Check out the video below to learn more about our courier service!
Real-Time Results
The Eurofins network of microbiology laboratories offers a convenient and fast solution for sample management. Eurofins On-Line (EOL) is a simple, all-in-one platform that allows you to place orders, see sample progress, and view results on a computer, laptop, tablet, or phone. Wondering what your Salmonella results are without having to wait for Yeast & Mold? EOL has got you covered.
Contact us to get an account set up, and learn more about this great service.
Access to the Network
At this location, you not only have access to the services we offer, but also Eurofins' full portfolio of over 200,000 methods across the network of hundreds of labs. Our team is happy to accept samples needing a variety of analyses and manage the details of where and how to meet the testing you need with a fast turnaround time on results.
Contact us with your testing needs today.
Let's find your solution.
5205 Quincy Street, Mounds View, MN 55112 | Email Us | +1 (763) 785-0484
