EXTRANEOUS MATTER ANALYSIS

Market Survey: BABY FOOD I - Filth Analysis

Various types of Baby Food were analyzed for filth. Crackers, Meat, and Vegetables were analyzed for insect and rodent hair contamination. Juice was analyzed for mold caused by rotten fruit or moldy equipment. (Note: A second survey testing baby food for mold can be found at Baby Food II.)

Four companies are represented. No statistical significance is claimed.


Results using AOAC extraction procedures:
 
 
Product Sample Size Result
Crackers: 225 grams 1 insect fragment
Biscuits: 225 grams 1 insect fragment
Chicken: 100 grams none
Turkey: 100 grams none
Broccoli-
Cauliflower:

 100 grams none
Pear Juice: "as-is" Howard Mold Count: 2%

Opinion:
The above results only represent a snapshot of the extraneous matter levels in the market. That being said the products tested showed a very high quality of care in the selection of raw materials and process controls. For an explanation of Howard Mold Counts see the Market Survey for Tomato Products.


For a complete list of the FDA's Defect Action Levels for food
products, please visit FDA-CFSAN Defect Action Level Handbook.

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