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Food Microbiology Lab

The Food Microbiology Lab is designed for Food Science students to test for harmful bacteria and pathogens within food.
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Food Microbiology Lab
The Food Microbiology Lab allows students to gain experience testing food samples for bacteria and pathogens. This lab is utilized for both instructional and commercial purposes. Students work to ensure food safety and maintain the quality of various food products.

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Microbiology Lab
Students often prepare to make gram stains within the lab, as shown in this photo. Gram stains are made from samples of a bacterial colony that have been isolated from a petri dish, they allow people to identify characteristics of the microbe.