Microscopy in Food Safety: Detecting Contaminants, Defects, and Microstructures in Production Facilities
Apr 10th 2026
Food safety is more critical than ever. With increasing regulatory scrutiny and consumer awareness, manufacturers must ensure that every product leaving their facility meets the highest standards of quality and safety. While traditional inspection methods play an important role, they often fall short when it comes to identifying microscopic contaminants and structural defects.
This is where micros
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Using Microscopes to Test Meat for the Presence of Trichinella Threadworms
Oct 23rd 2022
What are Trichinella?
Trichinella are threadworms that can infect wildlife (including bears, foxes, and seals) and domestic animals (especially pigs, dogs, and horses). These worms are about 1mm long and can be found throughout the world. When humans consume raw or undercooked meat from an infected animal, people can be infected with Trichinosis. This disease is currently rare in humans, but testi
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