These samples are available for quality assurance and educational purposes.

Type of Sample: QAES Food and Environmental
Matrix: Mashed Potatoes
Qualitative Analytes: Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7 (STEC), Listeria
Quantitative Analytes: APC/TVC Bacillus cereus, Coliform, Enterobacteriaceae, E. coli (generic), Enterococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, Yeast & Mold

QAES samples can be used for training, corrective actions, method development, examining method equivalence, and more. Participants receive samples along with recommended Instructions for Analysis. Included is also a report containing target values, standard deviations, and other statistics that can be used for the purposes above and to evaluate a laboratory's performance. PRICE INCLUDES SHIPPING.

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