Food Testing
Food Safety & Microbiology Testing in Hawaii
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited food microbiology testing in Honolulu — Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, aerobic plate counts and more. 24–48 hour turnaround.
HPC Foods Laboratory is Hawaii’s first ISO 17025 ANAB-accredited food microbiology lab. We help local food manufacturers, farmers, primary packers, restaurants, and distributors confirm that products are safe, high quality, and compliant with HACCP, FSMA, and Hawaii Department of Health requirements.
From ready-to-eat foods to seafood and raw ingredients, our validated methods deliver fast, defensible results you can use to release product, satisfy auditors, and protect consumers.
Food Sample Types We Test
- Cooked Foods
- Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Food Products
- Milk and Milk Products
- Dry Food Products
- Raw Materials and Food Ingredients
- Seafood
- Raw Meat
- Processed Foods
Microbiological
- Aerobic Plate Counts (APC)
- Total Coliform
- E. coli
- Yeast and Molds
Pathogen
- Salmonella spp.
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Listeria spp.
- E. coli O157:H7
- Top 7 STEC
Chemistry(non-accredited)
- Total Solids
- Moisture Content
- pH
- Water Activity
Why HPC Foods Laboratory
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited
Hawaii's first ANAB-accredited food microbiology laboratory — the strongest credential in the local market.
24–48 Hour Turnaround
Faster compliance reporting so your operation keeps moving. Open 7 days a week, including holidays.
Validated Methods
Pathogen detection and microbial enumeration performed using internationally recognised, validated methods.
Local to Honolulu
On-island lab at 288 Libby Street serving Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island and inter-island clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What food pathogens does HPC Foods Laboratory test for?
- We perform validated pathogen detection for Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria spp., E. coli O157:H7, and Top 7 STEC, plus indicator organisms including Aerobic Plate Counts, Total Coliform, E. coli, and Yeast & Molds.
- How fast can I get food test results in Hawaii?
- Most microbiological food tests are completed within 24–48 hours after sample receipt. The Certificate of Analysis (COA) is emailed once results are reviewed and approved.
- Is HPC Foods Laboratory ISO 17025 accredited for food testing?
- Yes. HPC Foods Laboratory is Hawaii's first ISO/IEC 17025:2017 ANAB-accredited food microbiology laboratory open to the public.
- What types of food samples can I submit?
- We test cooked foods, ready-to-eat (RTE) products, milk and milk products, dry food products, raw materials and ingredients, seafood, raw meat, and processed foods. Pickup or drop-off at 288 Libby Street, Honolulu.
- Can you test seafood for HACCP compliance?
- Yes. Our seafood testing covers indicator organisms and pathogen detection used by Hawaii distributors, processors, and fishermen for HACCP and FSMA programs.
Ready to start testing? Submit a sample request or call (808) 599-9612.