Petfood Forum 2016

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Guidelines for validating microbiological methods and verifying claims in selected pet food (Room Pet Food Processing & Safety Learning Center, Exhibit Hall E)

20 Apr 16
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Petfood Forum Full Schedule, Petfood Forum Full Schedule, Petfood Forum General Sessions, Petfood Forum Full Schedule; Petfood Forum Production/Safety, Petfood Forum Full Schedule; Petfood Forum Roundtable Sessions

Wendy McMahon, general manager of Silliker’s Food Science Center, demonstrates the need for validation and verification of selected test methods for detecting Salmonella in pet food categories. One of the most difficult issues in detecting Salmonella in pet foods has been demonstrating method validation applicable to the product type. Verification of methods by the user for specific matrixes is necessary. McMahon presents studies demonstrating the need for validation and verification of selected test methods for detection of Salmonella.