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Program Program # Matrix Shipment Dates Analytes/Organisms
Standard Microbiology
M01
Mashed Potatoes
January 
April 
July 
October 
Qualitative: 
  Salmonella species 
  Listeria species 
  E. coli O157:H7 
Quantative: 
  Coliform 
  E. coli 
  Coagulase Positive 
Staphylococcus 
  Yeast and Mold 
  Aerobic Plate Count
Pathogen-Free Microbiology
M02
Mashed Potatoes
February 
May 
August 
November 
Quantitative: 
  Coliform 
  E. coli 
  Yeast and Mold 
  Aerobic Plate Count
Meat Microbiology 1
M03
Ground meat
March, June, September, December
Qualitative: 
  Salmonella species
Meat Microbiology 2
M04
Ground meat
March, June, September, December
Qualitative: 
  E. coli O157:H7
Meat Microbiology 3
M05
Processed meat
March, June, September, December
Qualitative: 
  Listeria monocytogenes
Standard Microbiology without E.coli O157:H7
M08
Mashed Potatoes
January 
April 
July 
October 
Qualitative: 
  Salmonella species 
  Listeria species 
 Quantative: 
  Coliform 
  E. coli 
  Coagulase Positive 
Staphylococcus 
  Yeast and Mold 
  Aerobic Plate Count
Standard Microbiology without E.coli O157:H7 
and Listeria 
M09
Mashed Potatoes
January 
April 
July 
October
Qualitative: 
  Salmonella species 
Quantative: 
  Coliform 
  E. coli 
  Coagulase Positive 
Staphylococcus 
  Yeast and Mold 
  Aerobic Plate Count
Combination Pathogen Program in Meat Matrix
M10
Ground and Processed Meat
March, June, September, December
Salmonella species 
   in ground meat 
E. coli O157:H7 
   in ground meat 
Listeria species in 
   processed meat
Combination Pathogen Program Without E. coli O157:H7 in a Meat Matrix
M12
Ground and processed meat
March, June, September, December
Salmonella species in ground meat and Listeria species in processed meat
Meat Chemistry
C01
Meat
March 
June 
September 
December 
Nutritional Labeling: 
  % Moisture 
  % Fat 
  % Protein 
  % Ash 
  % Carbohydrate
  Cholesterol 
  Sodium 
  Potassium 
  Magnesium 
  Iron 
  Calcium 
  Salt 
  Calories 
Nitrite*
Saturated fat
Monounsaturated fat
Polyunsaturated fat
Trans fatty acids
Cheese Chemistry
C02
Processed cheese
March 
June 
September 
December
Nutritional Labeling: 
  % Moisture 
  % Fat 
  % Protein 
  % Ash 
  % Carbohydrate 
  Cholesterol 
  Sodium 
  Potassium 
  Magnesium 
  Iron 
  Calcium 
  Salt 
  Calories
Lactose*
Galactose*
Phosphorus
Saturated fat
Monounsaturated fat
Polyunsaturated fat
Trans fatty acids
Pesticide Residue in 
Fruits and Vegetables
P01
Fruits and Vegetables
February 
June 
October
click here to see list of pesticide chemicals

     * These analytes are currently not included in the AOAC INTERNATIONAL Proficiency Testing Programs scope of accreditation.




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