Microbial and Chemical Food Safety : USDA ARS

Detection of Harmful Chemicals in Food

Data Acquisition, Development of Predictive Models for Food Safety and their Associated Use in International Pathogen Modeling and Microbial Databases

Integration of Multiple Interventions to Enhance Microbial Safety, Quality, and Shelf-Life of Foods

Development of Predictive Microbial Models for Food Safety Using Alternate Approaches

Mission

The mission of the Microbial and Chemical Food Safety Research Unit is to conduct high-quality innovative research for 1) detecting harmful chemical and biochemical contaminants, 2) developing microbial predictive models and methods, and 3) developing novel intervention and packaging technologies to mitigate risks, enhance quality, extend the shelf-life of raw and processed foods. We will transfer the new technologies to stakeholders in the public and private sectors to ensure a safe and high-quality food supply.

The Microbial and Chemical Food Safety is located in Wyndmoor, PA and is part of the Northeast Area.
Phone: 215-233-6620
Fax: 215-233-6581
Eastern Regional Research Center
600 East Mermaid Lane
Wyndmoor, PA 19038

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Microbial and Chemical Food Safety: Wyndmoor, PA

Mission