About

Food & Ag Lab is a specialized food microbiology testing laboratory located in Central Texas. We provide analytical services to food and beverage producers seeking reliable, science-based insights into product safety, shelf life, and quality. Our lab supports businesses throughout Texas and beyond, with a focus on small to mid-sized food brands, co-packers, and direct-to-consumer producers working with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, beverages, sauces, dips, and fresh-cut produce.

With capabilities for testing pathogens such as E. coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella spp., as well as routine indicators like aerobic plate count (APC), coliforms, lactic acid bacteria (LAB), yeast, and mold, we help our clients verify product safety and stability through every phase of production.

Our services include:

Shelf life studies

Water activity and pH testing

Pathogen detection (AOAC & FDA BAM-aligned methods)

Environmental swabbing (food contact & non-food contact surfaces)

Gluten presence/absence testing (10 ppm & 20 ppm)

Custom microbiology panels tailored to product type and risk profile

We work with a wide range of food categories, including cold-pressed juices, fermented vegetables, dips and spreads, plant-based proteins, sauces, fresh produce, and RTE meats and cheeses. Clients value our hands-on, collaborative approach, quick turnaround times, and ability to provide guidance on sample prep and data interpretation, while maintaining strict third-party objectivity.

Food & Ag Lab is equipped with trained staff, calibrated equipment, and established quality assurance protocols. While we do not perform product development or nutritional analysis in-house, we routinely refer clients to trusted consultants for reformulations, nutrition facts panels, and regulatory guidance.

Whether you’re preparing for retail distribution, scaling up production, or responding to a buyer’s food safety requirements, Food & Ag Lab offers practical, affordable, and scientifically sound microbiology testing services to help ensure your product is safe, consistent, and market-ready.

For more information, visit https://foodandaglab.com or email us at info@foodandaglab.com.