If you’ve been around long enough, you probably remember when the news first broke that asbestos, which had kept people safe for nearly a century, could actually kill us. Suddenly asbestos awareness was everywhere, particularly in schools. After a few decades of asbestos abatement, you might think the problem has been solved. I mean, we’re […]
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As the U.S. summer vacation season heats up, now would be a good time for hotels, spas, health clubs, and other facilities catering to a water-minded clientele to test their water systems for opportunistic waterborne pathogens. According to the latest waterborne disease outbreak surveillance report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 62% of waterborne
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Lately, the Pace® microbiology team has been fielding a lot of questions on how to interpret and implement different aspects of the revised USP <797> standard. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the use of sampling media kits. Q: Can you tell me which media kits I should use? A: Although Pace® supplies
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The 2023 revisions to USP <797> increase compliance requirements for compounding pharmacies. Following proper handling and shipping procedures for lab media can help ensure all that extra effort doesn’t go to waste. Here are ten tips for ensuring your gloved fingertip and surface samples arrive safely. 1. Label samples on the bottom or base of
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