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Do you have a potential food or water contamination case or a slip and fall case where the identification of the chemicals on the clothing would be useful? We offer forensic analysis and expert testimonial services.

Food & Water Contamination Testing

Kappa Laboratories is frequently contacted by legal firms concerning contaminated food or water, extraneous material or unidentified material as well as patent and underwriter testing.   The determination of a harmful substance or contamination which may render as artical not fit for human consumption begins with initial contact and maintenance of the sample condition and custody.  From specific case information supplied, the condition of the sample to be identified must be preserved during handling with all steps under proper chain of custody.  

Residue Analysis

We are also contacted for slip and fall cases when identification of the chemicals on the clothing is needed.   As always, the submission of samples following the chain of custody protocol is critical.

Nutritional Content Verification

Histamine is increased in Mahi Mahi during aging. Label has tolerance of +- 20%

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Forensic Analysis, Microbiology, Chemistry, Microscopy

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Full Photodocumentation with Complete Supportive Microbiological & Chemical Analysis

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Complete Documentation with Chain of Custody with Laboratory Consultation Pertinent to Case Results

Expert Testimony

Peter J. Kmieck, Ph.D.

Below is a list of selected legal cases in which Dr. Kmieck has testified as an expert at a trial or by deposition within the preceding 30 years:

Circuit Court, 11th Judicial District, Joanne R. Hilliard vs. Canada Dry. Case #93-16001 CA.
Circuit Court, 17th District, Cheryl Riley vs. Burger King Corp. Case #93-00935 05.
Circuit Court, 11th Judicial District, Su-Ra Enterprises vs. Barnett Bank. Case #91-51547 CA.
Circuit Court, 11th Judicial District, Joseph vs. Seneca Foods. Case #94-15027 CA.
District Court, Southern District of Florida, Meyer & Son Seafood Corp. vs. Joel Industries, Inc. Case #96-2009-CIV-Lenard.
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, Avonmore Cheese, Inc. vs. Danco Cheese, Inc. Case #96-C-563-S.
Circuit Court, 11th Judicial Circuit, Dade County, Florida, Ariel Martinez vs. Publix Supermarkets, Inc. Case #96-18877 CA 22.

To Get Started

Send an e-mail to the Kappa Labartories (info@kappalabs.com) or use the contact form below.  Be sure to include with the following details.

  1. Description of the sample to be analyzed.
  2. Description of matrix to be analyzed.
  3. Determination of methods to be employed.
  4. Number of samples and number of analytes to be determined.