Food diagnostic solutions manufacturers attempt to demonstrate that their microbiological test kit or instrument are capable of analyzing a vast array of representative products. Therefore, microbiological methods are routinely validated against several matrices, such as meat, poultry, powdered milk, leafy greens, etc. Since flavors and raw ingredients are often complex compounds, these commodities are not included in the validation process, and when employed by the end user can produce false positive or false negative results on the compounds. Attendees will learn how to determine if a particular rapid pathogen detection method is fit-for-purpose for their proprietary product(s) and how partnering with a qualified laboratory to perform the verification studies will help them comply with Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Standards and assure the data generated from their pathogen testing program is accurate.