Salmonella Testing Services

Huntington Beach, California, February 24, 2026

Following a recent California egg recall involving locally produced in-shell eggs linked to a Salmonella outbreak, LA Testing is emphasizing the vital role of proactive laboratory testing in protecting consumers and strengthening food safety systems across the supply chain.

 

In December, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) warned consumers not to eat, sell, or serve recalled eggs associated with at least 63 confirmed Salmonella infections and 13 hospitalizations. The incident highlights how microbial contamination can occur even in products widely considered safe, creating serious public health risks and significant operational and financial consequences for food producers and retailers.

 

“Foodborne illness outbreaks and recalls are often preventable with comprehensive testing and effective risk-mitigation strategies,” said Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager at LA Testing’s Huntington Beach facility. “When food producers implement rigorous analytical testing programs tailored to their products and supply chains, they can significantly reduce contamination risks and the likelihood of costly recalls.”

 

LA Testing offers a comprehensive range of food and beverage testing services designed to identify microbial contamination, chemical hazards, and other quality concerns before products reach consumers. These services include:

• Microbiological analysis using validated methods to detect pathogens like Salmonella and coli.
• Customizable testing protocols and rapid turnaround options, helping producers isolate potential issues early and respond swiftly.
• Expert interpretation from highly trained microbiologists and laboratory scientists, ensuring that test results translate into actionable risk reduction strategies.

 

LA Testing’s food safety solutions support manufacturers, processors, distributors, and retailers in strengthening quality assurance programs, maintaining regulatory compliance, and protecting brand integrity. Early detection of contamination risks helps businesses minimize consumer exposure, avoid large-scale recalls, and reduce economic losses.

 

For more information about food safety and other microbial testing services, please visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com, or call (800) 755-1794.

 

 

LA Testing is California’s leading laboratory for environmental, indoor air quality and material testing for mercury, asbestos, mold, bacteria, lead, VOCs, formaldehyde, soot, char, ash and smoke damage, particulates, and other chemicals. In addition, LA Testing offers a full range of air sampling and investigative equipment to professionals and the general public. LA Testing maintains an extensive list of accreditations including: AIHA LAP LLC., AIHA ELLAP, AIHA EMLAP and AIHA IHLAP, CDC Elite, NVLAP, State of California, State of Hawaii Department of Health, and other states. LA Testing, along with the EMSL Analytical, Inc. network, has multiple laboratories throughout California including South Pasadena, Huntington Beach, San Leandro, and San Diego.