by Cameron M | Sep 16, 2021 | News and Events, Press
© iStock/zsv3207 The United States Environmental Protection Agency has a key role to play in ensuring only safe products reach the market, something of increasing importance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Creating products and solutions for everyday problems has been...
by Cameron M | Sep 8, 2021 | Drinking Water, Environmental, News and Events, Water Testing
With hurricane Ida having recently caused a great deal of damage to Louisiana, it should go without saying that natural disasters pose a great threat to regular life. From property damage to possible fatalities, these occurrences can happen suddenly and without...
by Cameron M | Aug 27, 2021 | Antimicrobial Research and Development, News and Events, Pharmaceutical, Press
On August 23, 2021, the FDA fully approved the Pfizer vaccine for public usage. Unlike before, when the vaccine was being distributed under the rules of EUA, or Emergency Usage Authorization, the vaccine now has been fully confirmed to be as safe to use as the common...
by Cameron M | Aug 20, 2021 | Antimicrobial Research and Development, Environmental, Medical Device Testing, Pharmaceutical
Due to the current situation regarding COVID-19, several companies are attempting to create products that can combat the spread of the virus. These range from specialized disinfectants to lightbulbs intended to inhibit its growth, but they still must follow EPA...
by Cameron M | Aug 13, 2021 | Food, Food Testing
E. coli is a dangerous bacterium that has caused countless illnesses over the years. Although it mainly causes short-lived problems such as fever, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, the symptoms can be much more severe for those under the age of 18. Despite how much we...
by Cameron M | Aug 4, 2021 | Drinking Water, Food, Microbial Testing Services
What is cyclosporiasis? There are numerous different microbial dangers to the human body, but parasites are one of the largest and most common groups of threats. Intestinal parasites can easily gain access to a person by them consuming something that carries it, often...
by Cameron M | Jul 23, 2021 | Drinking Water, Environmental, Water Testing
From chemical pollution to an uncountable number of outdoor pathogens, water sources such as lakes, rivers, ponds, and streams can easily become contaminated to a potentially lethal degree. While at first these may seem inconsequential to human society, polluted water...
by Cameron M | Jul 13, 2021 | Drinking Water, Environmental, Water Testing
In the past year, most media attention has been on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and how it is evolving over time. However, this is not the only health problem that people should be concerned about. Water contamination is a constant threat that must always...
by Cameron M | Jul 6, 2021 | Antimicrobial Testing, Environmental, Water Testing
Despite the numerous advancements in medical science through the years, some bacteria have managed to thrive relatively unnoticed by society. Waterborne pathogens like Legionella pneumophila spread disease to unsuspecting consumers through contaminated water every...
by Cameron M | Jun 25, 2021 | Antimicrobial Research and Development, Food, Food Testing, Microbial Testing Services
For the past year and a half, the primary goals of many healthcare organizations have been centered around dealing with the pandemic. However, this does not mean that other illnesses have simply stopped being an issue in modern life. On the contrary, some have been...
