Food Lab Kit
Description
Get a closer look at what’s in your food.
Test one food sample for arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead using accredited laboratory analysis. This test is designed for produce, grains, spices, cooking ingredients, beverages, and finished food products.
This kit is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
- Results in
- About 10 business days
- Testing method
- AOAC Official Method 2013.06
Your kit includes
- Sampling container ✓ Included
- Instruction pamphlet ✓ Included
- Sample information card ✓ Included
What we analyze
4 heavy metals, each reported in parts per billion (ppb).
Heavy metals
| Element | is-heavy | Why it’s tested |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | ppb | One of the four toxic elements included in the FDA’s Closer to Zero initiative. |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ppb | Commonly tested in vegetables, grains, and root crops. |
| Arsenic (As) | ppb | Commonly tested in rice and other cereal products. |
| Mercury (Hg) | ppb | Commonly tested in fish and seafood. |
Sample requirements
- For food samples only, including produce, grains, flours, spices, cooking oils, honey, baby food, beverages, and finished food products.
- Not sure whether you need the Food Test or Supplement Test? Check the label. A Nutrition Facts panel means you should use this kit. A Supplement Facts panel means you should use the Supplement Test.
- For example, turmeric in a spice jar is food, while turmeric in a tincture is a supplement. Olive oil in a bottle is food, while fish oil in a softgel is a supplement.
- You’ll need about 100 g (4 oz) of solid sample, or 60–125 mL (2–4 fl oz) if liquid.
- The test kit expires one year from the purchase date.
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Accredited laboratory
ISO/IEC 17025:2017, using AOAC Official Method 2013.06.
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Results in about 10 business days
We’ll email you as soon as your report is ready.
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Clear digital report
Receive a PDF you can easily save, print, or forward.
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Documented chain of custody
Your sample is logged and tracked from arrival through reporting.
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Your results stay yours
We never sell your data or share your results.
Food Lab Kit FAQs
What is the Food Lab Kit designed to test?
The Food Lab Kit allows you to submit one eligible food sample for arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead testing using accredited laboratory analysis.
The Food Lab Kit is designed for:
- Produce
- Grains
- Spices
- Cooking ingredients
- Beverages
- Finished food products
Can I test more than one food product with one Food Lab Kit?
No. Each Food Lab Kit is designed to test one food sample only.
Do not combine multiple foods, beverages, or ingredients into one sample.
If you would like to test more than one item, you will need a separate Food Lab Kit for each sample.
Can I submit a homemade food?
An eligible homemade food may be submitted if it meets the sample requirements and does not contain any prohibited material.
Clearly describe the submitted item on the Sample Information Card.
If you are uncertain whether a particular food sample is eligible, contact LabVerified support before collecting or shipping it.
How much solid food should I submit?
Submit approximately 100 grams, or about 4 ounces, of a solid food sample.
Please use the provided container, seal it tightly, and check for leaks.
Do not remove, cover, or damage the serial number or barcode printed on the container.
How much liquid food or beverage should I submit?
Submit approximately 60–125 milliliters, or 2–4 fluid ounces, of an eligible liquid food or beverage sample.
Place the sample in the container provided and seal it tightly. Make sure the container is not leaking.
Do not remove, cover, or damage the serial number or barcode printed on the container.
What should I do before collecting my food sample?
Wash and dry your hands before collecting your sample.
When a utensil is needed, use a clean plastic utensil. Do not use a metal spoon, aluminum foil, or another metal item when collecting or handling the sample.
Why should I avoid metal utensils and aluminum foil?
Using metal items during collection could introduce contamination and affect the integrity of a sample being tested for heavy metals.
Use a clean plastic utensil when a utensil is needed.
Can I send an unopened food product in its original packaging?
When applicable, you may submit an unopened item in its original packaging.
If you are uncertain whether your product can be submitted this way, contact LabVerified support before shipping it.
