Through Microscopy: A Case Study . THE PROBLEM: Hair dryers are a common household appliance and some older hair dryers may have been made with an asbestos-containing insulating material. There was a concern that the … [Read more...]
Particles in Powdered Drink
THE PROBLEM: A large supplier to a major beverage company discovered unknown particles in their powdered flavoring product and needed to identify them. … [Read more...]
Foreign Material on Produce
Produce refers to the fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown on farms. These items are typically sold in supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmers markets. Foreign material on produce can refer to a buildup of small particles, such as … [Read more...]
Glass in Chocolate Bar
Foreign material in foods, such as glass, plastic, rubber and metal can result in customer complaints and damage to a company's reputation. Foreign material in foods can have many possible sources, such as contaminated raw material, aging … [Read more...]