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AGT Labs is a trusted food testing lab in Houston, providing high-quality analytical services to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. We specialize in testing various food products for contaminants, nutritional analysis, microbiological safety, and compliance with industry standards such as FDA, USDA, and FSMA.

AGT Labs Food Testing Accreditation

AGT Labs Food Testing is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017, TCEQ, and AIHA-approved laboratory that provides microbiological testing services in Greater Houston. We support food manufacturers, beverage companies, and the produce industry with comprehensive testing solutions.

AGT Food Testing analyzes various substances for microbiological contaminants, including irrigation and potable water, finished products, and ambient and compressed air. Our team of certified professionals is committed to providing quality data, personalized service, and turnaround times that meet the needs of the fast-paced food industry.

We utilize FDA BAM, AOAC, CMMEF, and USDA FSIS methods for food and related matrices. For ambient/compressed air, mold, and bacteria parameters, AGT Labs utilizes AIHA accreditation. Potable and irrigation water is analyzed using APHA methods.

Our Food Testing Services Analyses

AGT Labs offers a wide range of food testing services in Houston, including:

Salmonella

Shigella

E.coli

Listeria

Campylobacter

Vibrio

Aerobic Plate Count

Yeast & Mold

Product Testing

Validation Studies

Enterobacteriaceae

Lactic Acid Bacteria

Bacteria

Psychrotrophic Bacteria

Staphylococcus Aureus

Bacillus Cereus

BRIX

Nutritional Label (Database)

Dr. Wagner’s Shelf Life Analysis

Standard Protocol

FDA BAM (Bacteriological Analytical Manual)
USDA

AOAC (Association of Official Analytical Chemists)
CMMEF (Compendium of Methods of the Microbiological Examination of Foods)

QA/QC

API Proficiency testing
Coliforms – Total
Coliforms – Fecal
Coliforms – E. coli
Fecal Streptococcus
Enterococcus
Standard Plate Count
Heterotropic Plate Count
Aerobic Plate Count
Anaerobic Plate Count
Campylobacter
E. coli O157:H7

Legionella
Listeria
Shigella
Mold
Mold – Viable
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus
Vibrio
Yeast & Mold
PCR – HACCP

Pathogens

Listeria spp
Listeria Monocytogenes
Salmonella Spp
EcoliO157:H7
STEC

Campylobacter
Cronobacter
Shigella
Vibrio

Indicators

Aerobic plate count
Anaerobic plate count
Lactic Acid bacteria
Coliofrm_total
Ecoli
Enterobacteriaceae

Yeast & Mold
Staphylococcus
Clostridium spp
Bacillus cereus
Water Activity
PH in food

Other tests that we offer

Validation studies
BRIX
Nutrition labeling (Database)
Dr Wagner shelf-life testing
Product shelf-life testing

On-site HACCP sampling
Air Monitoring
Compressed Air Microbial testing
Mold Viable

Contact AGT Labs for Reliable Food Testing in Houston

AGT Labs is committed to ensuring food safety and quality for businesses in Houston and beyond. Our comprehensive testing solutions help protect consumers and maintain regulatory compliance. For more information on our food testing services, contact us today!

1. Where is your laboratory located?

AGT Labs’ corporate office is located at 10200 East Freeway, Suite 100, Houston, Texas with service center locations in Harlingen (South TX).

2. What are your business hours?

Monday – Friday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Closed (Please call 713-453-6090 if Saturday testing is needed.)
Sunday	Closed
After-hours / Emergency Testing	Please call 713-453-6090 if emergency testing is needed after normal business hours or during holidays

3. Do you provide Sample Pick Up and Courier Services?

Please contact your Project Manager at (713) 453-6090 or info@agtlabs.com to schedule sample pick-up and courier services in Houston and surrounding areas: Bay City, Bloomington, Brazoria, Freeport, Ganado, Lake Jackson, Palacios, Port Lavaca, Port Comfort, Victoria, and Wadsworth. Sample pick-up and courier services are also available in the areas near our service center locations in Harlingen.

4. What is your standard Turnaround Time (TAT)?

Our standard TAT is 5-7 business days or later for most tests. For test results needed in less than 7 business days, rush charges may apply. AGT Labs will provide the TAT on each quote.

5. What are rush charges and when are they needed?

Rush charges may apply to the tests, if needed and/or specified that the test must be rushed. Rush charges will only apply to those tests in which rushing the sample testing implies an actual cost.

Note for Asbestos: A prep charge fee will be incurred if the samples are prepped but not able to be analyzed due to step rules for overloading. Bulk PLM that requires a separate report and analysis for individual layers will be charged accordingly, per layer.

6. Will you ship sample kits from AGT Labs to our facility? If so, what is the cost?

AGT Labs will pay for the outgoing sample kit shipment costs if the kit order is received 5 business days in advance by using the most cost effective means of shipping available (Examples: UPS Ground Service, FedEx Ground, FedEx Express 3 Day, etc…). For International shipping, the client is responsible for shipping costs both outbound and inbound.

7. Do you provide Sample Media?

AGT Labs can provide sample media (at cost with a surcharge) provided the laboratory is given at least 5 days notice. Routine kits include PVC filters, MCE filters, sorbent tubes, chain of custody forms and Federal Express return shipment forms with AGT Labs’ ID number. Other media, pumps and related equipment are available for additional charges. All sample media will be charged to the client immediately after the media kit is ordered or given to the client.