Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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Almonds, peanuts, and pistachios are to be analyzed for aflatoxins by a USDA (AMS) or USDA (AMS)-approved laboratories. The participants 

listed below have been evaluated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), and have been 

found to be in conformance with the requirements of USDA, AMS Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins (LAP-Aflatoxins). The 

LAP-Aflatoxins is administered to ensure participant laboratories perform validated analysis of aflatoxins in almonds, peanuts, and pistachios. 

Web Site: https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/lab-testing/aflatoxin

USDA (AMS) LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

USDA, AMS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM, 

NATIONAL SCIENCE LABORATORIES - BLAKELY

6567 Chancey Mill RD, Blakely, GA 39823-2785 Almonds Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Michael Miller

Peanuts Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Andrea Byrd

Michael Miller, Supervisory Chemist Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Kelvin Thomas

michael.miller8@usda.gov Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD

Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 998.03 TLC

Zoe Samer, Quality Manager Pistachios Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD

zoe.samer@usda.gov Pistachios U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer

Pistachio U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD

Phone: 229 723-4570

Fax: 229 723-3294
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

ADVANCE MYCOTOXIN LABORATORY

16070 Wildwood RD, Wasco, CA 93280 Almonds Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Tiffany Weldin

aflalab@primexfarms.com Pistachios Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Steven Dominguez

Pistachios U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Elsie Gaas

Cesar Ambriz

Steven Dominguez, Laboratory Manager Samantha Ochoa

steven@primexfarms.com Daniel Ramirez Solis

Monique Perez

Gabriela Arias

Phone: 661 758-7790 x 807 Cynthia Medel

Fax: 661 758-7797

ALABAMA FEDERAL STATE INSPECTION SERVICE

1557 Reeves ST, Dothan, AL 36303 Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Willis Johnson

Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 998.03 TLC Jennifer Fitzgerald

Patrick Griffin, State Supervisor Patricia Reynolds

patrick.griffin@agi.alabama.gov Chris Mathis

Willis Johnson, Laboratory Manager

willis.johnson@agi.alabama.gov 

Phone: 334 792-5185 

Lab: 334 794-9425

Fax: 334 446-5306
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS

1802 C ST, Sacramento, CA 95811 Almonds Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Jeremy Scheeler

Adriana Moyo

Jeremy Scheeler, Laboratory Manager Maridette Feniquito

jscheeler@bdgrowers.com Marcela Venegas

Mary Esteban

Phone: 916 329-3311 Steven Lu

Lab: 916 329-3361 Catherine Silva

Fax: 916 446-8697

CERTIFIED LABORATORIES INC.

3241 Liberty Square PKWY, Turlock, CA 95380 Almonds Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Jaspreet Walia

Pistachios Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD David Brantner

David Brantner, Quality Manager Pistachios U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Denise Melendez

dbrantner@certified-laboratories.com Faye Saeidi

Emmanuel Azpetia

Jaspreet Walia, Laboratory Manager Daniel Fruchtl

jwalia@certified-laboratories.com Melanie Byrne

Lisa Davis

Valerie Barron

Phone: 209 664-1100 John Makkouk

Lab: 866 915-5223 Mukesh Lal

Fax: 209 664-1101 Patrick Lynch
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

HORIZON NUT COMPANY, LLC

26487 N HWY 99, Tulare, CA 93274 Pistachios Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Yazmin DeLeon

Pistachios U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Julia Mireles 

Yazmin DeLeon, Quality Assurance Manager Pistachios U. S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Asifa Baig 

ydeleon@horizonnut.com 

Julia, Mireles, Laboratory Supervisor

jmireles@horizonnut.com 

Phone: 559 685-3663 Ext. 218

Fax: 559 685-9188

HUGHSON NUT, INC.

11173 W Mercedes AVE, Livingston, CA 95334 Almonds Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Keren Provencio

Keren Provencio, Senior QA Assistant

keren.provencio@olamnet.com 

Phone: 209 883-0403 Ext. 263
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

IEH - FRESNO

2602 N Sunnyside AVE, Fresno, CA 93727 Almonds Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Michael Wolf

Pistachios Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Ernesto Madueno

Michael Wolf, Laboratory Manager / QA Officer Pistachios U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Merle Jacobs

mike@jlanalytical.com Mariela Cardenas

Benjamin Zamora

Ernesto Madueno, Chromatography Supervisor Armando Zaragoza

emadueno@jlanalytical.com

Phone: 209 538-8111

Fax: 209 538-3966

IEH - JL ANALYTICAL - MODESTO

217 Primo WAY, Modesto, CA 95358 Almonds Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Michael Wolf

Pistachios Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Ernesto Madueno

Michael Wolf, Laboratory Director Pistachios U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Pete Mostoufi

mike@jlanalytical.com Tuan Nguyen 

Priscila Buitimea

Ernesto Madueno, Chromatography Supervisor Leanna Brown

emadueno@jlanalytical.com Miriam Ruiz

Deysi Marquez

Crystal McNabb, Quality Assurance Officer Sara Garcia

Breanna Bland

Phone: 209 538-8111 Oscar Murillo

Fax: 209 538-3966
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

IEH - LOST HILLS 

13646 CA-33, Lost Hills, CA 93249 Almonds Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Michael Wolf 

Pistachios Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Ernesto Madueno

Michael Wolf, Laboratory Director / QA Officer Pistachios U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Edgar Santana 

mike@jlanalytical.com Veronica Perez

Merle Jacobs

Ernesto Madueno, Chromatography Supervisor Emmanuel Rodriguez

emadueno@jlanalytical.com Elizabeth Sanchez

Jose Guzman-Sotelo

Phone: 209 538 8111 Daniel Beas

Fax: 209 538-3966 Renato Cazares

IEH-QUANTA LAB

9330 Corporate DR, STE 703, Selma, TX 78154 Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Vanessa Carmona

Jennifer Durland

Jessica Green, Laboratory Director

jessica.griffin@iehinc.com 

Michael Beadles, Deputy Quality Manager

michael.beadles@iehinc.com 

Phone: 210 651-5799
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

JLA INTERNATIONAL - ALBANY

3016 Kensington CT, Albany, GA 31721 Peanuts Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Pam Cochran

Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Bobby Walker

Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Arielle Green

Pam Cochran, Regional Manager Farro Palazzolo

pamcochran@jlaglobal.com Linsey Langford

Sherrondria Buchanan

Charmain Chatman 

Bobby Walker, Laboratory Coordinator David DeShazo

bobbywalker@jlaglobal.com Eric Jackson

Mary Jane Corley

Estra Batten

Phone: 229 405-6744 Joy Shearer

Fax: 229 405-6753 Sarah McCall

JLA INTERNATIONAL - ARBUCKLE/NTEGRA

1795 Cortina School RD, Arbuckle, CA 95912 Almonds Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Mike Jackson

ntegra@jlaglobal.com Kayla Castleberry 

Pam Cochran 

Kayla Castleberry, SW Lab Manager Stephanie Murillo

kaylacastleberry@jlaglobal.com 

Phone: 530 473-2446

Fax: 530 473-2331
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

JLA INTERNATIONAL - ASHBURN

139 S Lee ST, Ashburn, GA 31714 Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Pam Cochran 

Estra Douglas

Pam Cochran, Regional Manager Tonja Terry

pamcochran@jlaglobal.com Mario Wilson

Greg Austin

Estra Douglas, Laboratory Coordinator Charmain Chatman

estrabatten@jlaglobal.com Joy Shearer

Phone: 229 567-3703

Fax: 229 567-8055

JLA INTERNATIONAL – BLAKELY

284 N Main ST, Blakely, GA 39823 Peanuts Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Lisa Kelley

jlablakely@jlaglobal.com Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Pranell Freeman

Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Willie Cullins

Lisa Kelley, Regional Manager Jena Davis

Kathy Poke

Pranell Freeman, Laboratory Coordinator Misty Cobb

pranellfreeman@jlaglobal.com 

Phone: 229 723-9155

Fax: 229 723-2908
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

JLA INTERNATIONAL - BROWNFIELD

208 W Main ST, Brownfield, TX 79316 Peanuts Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Kayla Castleberry

jlabrownfield@jlaglobal.com Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Laurie Cogburn

Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Elvia Madera

Casey Perez

Kayla Castleberry, SW Lab Manager Mason Milligan

kaylacastleberry@jlaglobal.com Lisa Kelley 

David DeShazo

Charmain Chatman 

Phone: 806 637-9598 Arielle Green

Fax: 806 637-9408 Kathy Poke

JLA INTERNATIONAL - COLQUITT

721 E Pine ST, Colquitt, GA 39837 Peanuts Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Lisa Kelley

Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Misty Cobb

Lisa Kelley, Regional Manager Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Jennifer Cobb

lisakelley@jlaglobal.com Jena Davis

Pranell Freeman

Phone: 229 758-5616

Fax: 229 758-5618
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

JLA INTERNATIONAL - DAWSON

908 Forrester DR, Dawson, GA 39842 Peanuts Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Pam Cochran

Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Mary Jane Corley

Pam Cochran, Regional Manager Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Debora Joiner

pamcochran@jlaglobal.com Lorie Holley

Charmain Chatman

Mary Jane Corley, Laboratory Coordinator Eric Jackson

maryjanecorley@jlaglobal.com 

Phone: 229 995-3900

Fax: 229 995-3905

JLA INTERNATIONAL - DELEON

616 W Navarro ST, DeLeon, TX 76444 Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Kayla Castleberry

jladeleon@jlaglobal.com Laurie Cogburn

Elvia Madera

Kayla Castleberry, SW Lab Manager John Nabors 

kaylacastleberry@jlaglobal.com Lisa Kelley 

Phone: 254 893-3653

Fax: 254 893-3640
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

JLA INTERNATIONAL - DOUGLAS

439 Barrington RD, Douglas, GA 31535 Peanuts Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Pam Cochran

Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Whitney Takach 

Pam Cochran, Regional Manager Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Paul Matis

pamcochran@jlaglobal.com Paige Brackin

Kelsie Scott

Whitney Takach, Laboratory Coordinator Rebeca Fabian

whitneytakach@jlaglobal.com Elmo Tumblin

Brandon Herrin 

Phone: 912 493-9280 Estra Batten

Joy Shearer

JLA INTERNATIONAL - EDENTON

145 Peanut DR, Edenton, NC 27932 Peanuts Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Michelle Pronto

Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Tina Harrell

Michelle Pronto, Laboratory Director Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Sean Lowe

michellepronto@jlaglobal.com Jessie Rivers

Catherine Agraz

Tina Harrell, Lab Coordinator

tinaharrell@jlaglobal.com 

Phone: 252 482-4456

Fax: 252 482-5370
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

JLA INTERNATIONAL - HEADLAND

107 E Railroad ST, Headland, AL 36345 Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Lisa Kelley

jlaheadland@jlaglobal.com Kathy Poke 

Pranell Freeman 

Lisa Kelley, Regional Manager Willie Cullins

Kathy Poke, Laboratory Coordinator

kathypoke@jlaglobal.com 

Phone: 334 693-9320

Fax: 334 693-0491

JLA INTERNATIONAL - JONESBORO

9605-M CW Post RD, Jonesboro, AR 72401 Peanuts Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Paola Faustinelli

jlajonesboro@jlaglobal.com Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Brandon Herrin

Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Lacey Coggins

Paola Faustinelli, Lab Director Paul Matis

paolafaustinelli@jlaglobal.com Garrett Davis

Charmain Chatman

Phone: 870 919-0272
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

JLA INTERNATIONAL - SAMSON

101 E Main ST, STE A, Samson, AL 36477 Peanuts Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Lisa Kelley

Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Allison Chancellor

Lisa Kelley, Regional Manager Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Haylee Creel

lisakelley@jlaglobal.com Willie Cullins

Pranell Freeman

Allison Chancellor, Laboratory Coordinator Kathy Poke

allisonchancellor@jlaglobal.com 

Phone: 334 898-1490

JLA INTERNATIONAL - SYLVESTER

406B N Livingston ST, Sylvester, GA 31791 Peanuts Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Pam Cochran 

Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Joy Shearer

Pam Cochran, Regional Manager Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Loren Curtis

pamcochran@jlaglobal.com Delores Chambers

Sarah McCall

Joy Shearer, Laboratory Coordinator Mario Wilson

joyshearer@jlaglobal.com Charmain Chatman

Estra Batten

Phone: 229 776-0800

Fax: 229 776-0803
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

KEENAN FARMS INC 

31510 Plymouth AVE, Avenal, CA 93204 Pistachios U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Peter Theodore

Juan Rodriquez

Juan Rodriquez, Quality Services Manager Danny Carrell 

jrodriguez@keenanfarms.com Wendy Zambada 

Danny Carrell, Technical Project Manager

dcarrell@keenanfarms.com

Wendy Zambada, Quality Manager

wzambada@keenanfarms.com

Phone: 559 945-1400

Fax: 559 945-1414

 

MICHELSON LABORATORIES OF NORTHERN CA

1475 Moffat BLVD, STE 1, Manteca, CA 95336 Almonds Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Louis Vejar

mantecalab@michelsonlab.com Chris Solorio

saleslist@michelsonlab.com Aaron Kaiser

Cody Woods

Louis Vejar, Quality Systems Manager Maria Lopez

lvejar@michelsonlab.com Grant Michelson

John Rodriguez

Phone: 888 941-5050 Christian Fuentes

Lab: 562 928-0553

Fax: 562 927-6625
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

NICHOLS FARMS 

13762 First AVE, Hanford, CA 93230 Pistachios Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Tamar Melkonian

Pistachios U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Gia Campbell

Tamar Melkonian, Director of QA & Lab Pistachios U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Esmeralda Hernandez

tmelkonian@nicholsfarms.com Uziel Herrera

Juan Marquez

Gia Campbell, Lab Manager

gcampbell@nicholsfarms.com

Phone: 559 584-6811

Fax: 559 584-5363

SAFE FOOD ALLIANCE – KERMAN,

a Division of DFA Almonds Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Thomas Jones

1221 S Madera AVE, Kerman, CA 93630 Melissa Medina 

Kerchou Moua 

Melissa Medina, Quality Assurance Manager Margo Toyota

melissam@safefoodalliance.com Kyla Ihde

Kendra Yaeger

Kerchou Moua, Chemistry Lab Supervisor

kerchoum@safefoodalliance.com

Phone: 559 233 7249 x 211 

Lab: 559 842-8803
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

SAFE FOOD ALLIANCE - KINGSBURG, 

a Division of DFA Almonds Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Thomas Jones

2037 Morgan DR, Kingsburg, CA 93631 Pistachios Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Melissa Medina

Pistachios U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Margo Toyota

Melissa Medina, Quality Assurance Manager Kerchou Moua

melissam@safefoodalliance.com Kyla Ihde

Kendra Yaeger

Kerchou Moua, Chemistry Lab Supervisor

kerchoum@safefoodalliance.com

Phone: 559 233-7249 x 211 

Fax: 559 266-2199

SAFE FOOD ALLIANCE - YUBA CITY,

a Division of DFA Almonds Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Melissa Medina 

770 Stafford WAY, Yuba City, CA 95991 Carlos Perez

Clarissa Campos

Melissa Medina, Quality Assurance Manager McKayla Clark

melissam@safefoodalliance.com 

Kerchou Moua, Chemistry Lab Supervisor

kerchoum@safefoodalliance.com

Phone: 559 233 7249 x 211 

Fax: 559 842-8803
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

SETTON PISTACHIO OF TERRA BELLA INC 

9370 RD 234, Terra Bella, CA 93270 Pistachios Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Hiroki Hiura

Pistachios U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Omar Sernas

Hiroki Hiura, Senior Director of Quality Systems Pistachios U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD

hhiura@settonfarms.com

Omar Sernas, Laboratory Supervisor

osernas@settonfarms.com 

Phone: 559 970-1867 

Lab: 559 535-6050

Fax: 559 535-6089

SILLIKER, INC., SALIDA LABORATORY 

5262 Pirrone CT, Salida, CA 95368 Almonds Export to EU AOAC 991.31, A-F, H IAC w/ HPLC-FLD Natasha Quarles

Jeff Taylor

Natasha Quarles, Laboratory Director Andrea Cipriani

natasha.quarles@mxns.com Heather Fullmer

Jeff Taylor, Chemistry Manager

jeff.taylor@mxns.com

Phone: 209 238-8186

Fax: 209 545-0245
Official Listing of USDA and USDA-Approved Laboratories 

Laboratory Approval Program for Analysis of Aflatoxins 

(Last Revised November 4, 2022)

Agricultural Marketing Service | Science & Technology Program | Laboratory Approval & Testing Division | Laboratory Approval Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 2910-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0272 | Phone: (202) 720-8369 | Fax: (202) 720-4631

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USDA (AMS)-APPROVED LABORATORIES

SCOPE OF APPROVAL

LABORATORY NAME COMMODITY MARKET TEST METHOD DESCRIPTION SIGNATORIES

VA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER 

SERVICES - SUFFOLK

308 Culloden ST, Suffolk, VA 23434 Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 991.31, A-G IAC w/ Fluorometer Lisa S. King

Peanuts U.S. Domestic AOAC 998.03 TLC Laura K. Mathias

Teresa Byrd, VA State Peanut Program Manager Angela S. Piersa

teresa.byrd@vdacs.virginia.gov

Lisa S. King, Lab Supervisor

lisa.king@vdacs.virginia.gov

Phone: 757 925-2286

Fax: 757 925-2275