CMDC Labs

09/26/2025

Millions of Americans in mobile home parks lack safe tap water. At CMDC Labs (based in Longmont, CO), we provide PFAS screening, microbial testing, and heavy metals analysis to ensure water safety where it matters most. More on: https://cmdclabs.com/mobile-parks-unsafe-tap-why-independent-water-testing-is-becoming-crucial-in-the-u-s/

Millions of Americans living in mobile home parks are facing an invisible but urgent crisis—unsafe tap water. Behind the modest façades of thousands of mobile communities across the United States lies a growing public health issue linked to deteriorating water systems, poor regulation, and mounti...

09/22/2025

Irradiation is a powerful tool against pathogens—but it still faces skepticism. CMDC Labs (based in Longmont, CO) helps processors validate dose levels and prove microbial reduction, building trust with both regulators and consumers. More on: https://cmdclabs.com/exploring-consumer-perceptions-of-food-irradiation-and-how-independent-labs-help-bridge-the-gap/

As food safety professionals, we know that food irradiation is one of the most effective science-based tools to reduce pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria from fresh produce, meats, and spices. Yet studies consistently show that consumer awareness and acceptance of this technology lags

09/19/2025

y The FDA now makes contaminant data public—but raw numbers can be confusing. At CMDC Labs (based in Longmont, CO), we help interpret results with data analysis, compliance consultation, and confirmatory testing. More on: https://cmdclabs.com/fdas-chemical-contaminants-transparency-tool-what-it-means-for-food-packaging-and-how-cmdc-labs-turns-public-data-into-action/

For years, food safety leaders have asked for a single place to see what chemical contaminants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is tracking, what levels apply, and how those levels are used in decision-making. In March 2025, the FDA answered with the Chemical Contaminants Transparency Too

09/15/2025

The USDA ran 23,000+ Listeria tests last year and ramped up enforcement by 36%. CMDC Labs (based in Longmont, CO) helps food producers prepare with zone-based monitoring, sanitation validation, and trending analytics. More on: https://cmdclabs.com/usdas-listeria-testing-expansion-enforcement-surge-what-it-means-for-food-producers-and-how-to-stay-ahead/

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is stepping up its fight against Listeria monocytogenes — a dangerous foodborne pathogen with a long track record of causing costly recalls and serious public health incidents. In the past year alone, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ...

09/12/2025

‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere—from packaging to wastewater. CMDC Labs (based in Longmont, CO) provides ultra-trace PFAS testing to give businesses and communities clarity on this growing issue. More on: https://cmdclabs.com/pfas-in-wastewater-what-the-perdue-farms-case-signals-for-producers-municipalities-and-private-labs/

Public concern over “forever chemicals” has been building for years. With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalizing the first national drinking water standards for PFAS and several states moving toward bans in packaging, attention is now shifting to another major source: industri...

09/10/2025

Regulations may shift, but Salmonella doesn’t take a break. At CMDC Labs (based in Longmont, CO), we help producers stay proactive with pathogen detection and environmental monitoring programs that go beyond compliance. More on: https://cmdclabs.com/usda-withdraws-proposed-salmonella-limits-what-it-means-for-the-food-industry-and-how-to-stay-ahead/

In a surprising regulatory shift, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently withdrew its proposed limits on Salmonella levels in certain raw poultry products. The move, which comes after months of public comment and industry feedback, has sparked national discussion about the balance betwee

09/08/2025

Did you know biofilms can survive standard sterilization cycles? At CMDC Labs (based in Longmont, CO), we help medtech companies validate sterility and ensure devices are as safe in practice as they are on paper. More on: https://cmdclabs.com/hidden-risks-in-reusable-medical-devices-cleaning-challenges-you-cant-see-until-its-too-late/

09/05/2025

Even pristine Colorado wetlands may carry hidden risks like methylmercury. That’s why expanded water quality testing is so important for communities. CMDC Labs (based in Longmont, CO) offers PFAS, metals, and microbial analysis to protect residents and ecosystems. More on: https://cmdclabs.com/silent-threats-in-colorados-wetlands-understanding-methylmercury-risks-and-the-role-of-testing-labs/

Nestled in Colorado’s high country, subalpine wetlands are typically viewed as fragile ecological treasures—mossy landscapes teeming with life, capturing rainfall, and supporting biodiversity. But new research suggests these ecosystems may also harbor a hidden danger: they might be producing met...

09/03/2025

When Southwind Foods recalled shrimp over Cesium-137 contamination, it reminded us that food safety isn’t just about pathogens. At CMDC Labs (based in Longmont, CO), we provide AOAC-compliant food testing to catch risks before they reach shelves. More on: https://cmdclabs.com/radioactive-recall-what-the-southwind-foods-shrimp-incident-reveals-about-food-safety-testing/

When Southwind Foods, LLC recalled several brands of frozen shrimp in August 2025 due to potential contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, it marked one of the more unusual and unsettling food safety events in recent years. Shrimp recalls are not uncommon—microbial contamination, mis...

08/29/2025

The recent FDA Class II recall of a surgical mesh product is a sobering reminder:
Sterility is never optional.
It’s essential to patient safety, product viability, and regulatory trust.

For medical device companies, it’s not just about testing—it’s about partnering with a lab that understands the consequences of shortcuts.

At CMDC Labs, we run ISO 11737-1 compliant bioburden and sterility testing that anticipates risk before your device reaches the field.

Explore the full recall analysis here: https://cmdclabs.com/sterility-isnt-optional-what-the-latest-fda-recall-of-surgical-mesh-teaches-about-medical-device-testing/

08/27/2025

When quality is non-negotiable, microbiological integrity becomes mission-critical. Whether you’re releasing a medical device or launching a food product, our data gives you peace of mind. More on: https://cmdclabs.com/microbiological-testing/

08/25/2025

Our pharmaceutical sterility validation prevents contamination risks, protecting patients, reputations, and regulatory approvals.

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