Silliker Microbiology
 

 


Microbiology

An Unrivaled Quality Commitment to Microbiology & Chemistry Services.

Our commitment to service and operational excellence means confidence in the results provided to our food manufacturing, retail and food service clients. With 38 laboratories in 10 countries that reinforce consistent standard operating procedures, Silliker is the leading international network of accredited chemistry and microbiology laboratories.

Because quality data is at the heart of everything we do, we continuously invest in technologies, tools, and people to provide you with professional services that are second to none.

Qualitative - Pathogens

Quantitative - Spoilage and Indicator Organisms

Data Management

Laboratory Quality and Accreditations

Sample Kits and Sponges

Laboratory Locations

 

Chemistry Services 

 

Firm Foundation
Since our inception, we have held firm to words of our founder Dr. John H. Silliker: "Give clients more than just reliable analytical results, give them practical solutions to their problems." Throughout our international network of ISO 17025 accredited laboratories, we go far beyond the numbers to provide our valued customers with unmatched technical support.

Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
From invasive spoilage organisms to emerging foodborne pathogens, Silliker microbiologists bring years of technical experience to each analysis. At each step in our quality chain, the integrity of your sample is protected by an outstanding system. Often imitated, though never duplicated, our quality systems have set industry standards for operational excellence since 1967.

Results You Can Trust
We employ a wide range of methodologies including FDA, USDA, AOAC, APHA and client-specific methods to validate product safety. Our highly skilled and thorough microbiologists can help you choose the right test and method for your product. To give you the utmost confidence in our capabilities and results, we participate in lab proficiency programs sponsored by leading organizations such as AOAC International and Beta Matrix. Year after year, our labs significantly outperform the industry in these programs.

Singular Dedication
Our experience enables us to you with reliable, accurate services the first time. You can trust our dedicated professionals to provide you with unparalleled service and cost-effective solutions.

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Qualitative - Pathogens
Under a host of regulatory directives, food companies must establish sampling and testing programs for Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and other leading foodborne pathogens. Using the most up-to-date and approved analytical methods, our skilled microbiologists can help you meet your safety objectives and government directives. From designing groundbreaking Salmonella compositing studies in the 1970s to spearheading industry-wide recognition of PCR technology in the 1990s, our track record confirms we are committed to staying ahead of the analytical curve.

 

Bacillus cereus
Campylobacter
Clostridium botulinum
Clostridium perfringens
Hemorraghic E. coli
Enteropathogenic E. coli
E. sakazaki
Listeria monocytogenes
Salmonella
Shigella
Staphylococcus aureus
Vibrio species
Yersinia enterocolitica


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Quantitative - Spoilage and Indicator Organisms
Employing the latest tools and technologies, we offer expert spoilage and indicator organism identification services. Across the Silliker laboratory network, we are dedicated to providing you with reliable, analytical results. As part of our professional services, our microbiologists can help you identify the source of your contamination and devise science-based solutions to prevent future occurrences. Our total solutions approach allows you to proactively identify where problems exist and integrate corrective actions.

 

Aerobic / Anaerobic plate counts
Coliforms
E. coli
Enterococci
Yeast and mold counts
Acidophiles
Anaerobes
Psychrotrophs
Spore counts
Thermophiles


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Undisputed Benchmark
Throughout North America, our chemistry and microbiology departments are accredited under ISO 17025. Recognized in more than 35 countries, this undisputed benchmark of excellence attests we have the quality systems and technical expertise to help you safeguard your brand. Whether your testing needs are chemical or microbiological, our commitment to quality and operational excellence is mirrored on both sides of the "analytical aisle."

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