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Cereal Foods World, Vol. 63, No. 1
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-63-1-0026
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Significance of Low Analytical Limits of Component Detection
John Szpylka1
Mérieux NutriSciences, Crete, IL, U.S.A.

1E-mail: john.szpylka@mxns.com.


Abstract

Analytical instrumentation and methods continue to measure ever lower concentrations of contaminants in foods. As this trend progresses, effective monitoring of our food supply chain must employ appropriate interpretation skills to place this newly gained data in the proper context. These skills must involve an accurate understanding of the data with proper communication between all parties.




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