Lab Results | GEORGE Coffee
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GEORGE Coffee
View full product specification →GEORGE Coffee is roasted and tested by our roasting partner. Testing is performed by an independent laboratory to screen the finished roasted product for contaminants including mycotoxins and heavy metals.
Official Fellow Citizen does not perform the testing. We publish the results provided by our roasting partner for transparency.
This page records the results for Lot #12983284. Results apply to this lot only.
About the Laboratory
Laboratory: FoodChain ID
Accreditation: PJLA (Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation)
Recognition: ILAC-MRA (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation)
Method: FDA-validated analytical methods — HPLC and mass spectrometry
Report Number: FCID Report 22210A-1
Sample Lot: #12983284
Sample Date: June 27, 2025
Report Completed: July 14, 2025
Product Tested: GEORGE Coffee — finished roasted product
Heavy Metals Panel
| Compound | Category | Result | Detection Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Heavy Metal | Not Detected | <0.010 ppm (LOD: 0.003 ppm) |
| Cadmium | Heavy Metal | Not Detected | <0.010 ppm (LOD: 0.003 ppm) |
| Mercury | Heavy Metal | Not Detected | <0.010 ppm (LOD: 0.003 ppm) |
| Lead | Heavy Metal | Not Detected | <0.010 ppm (LOD: 0.003 ppm) |
Mycotoxin Panel — Aflatoxins
| Compound | Category | Result | Detection Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aflatoxin B1 | Aflatoxin | Not Detected | LOD: 0.165 ppm |
| Aflatoxin B2 | Aflatoxin | Not Detected | LOD: 0.165 ppm |
| Aflatoxin G1 | Aflatoxin | Not Detected | LOD: 0.165 ppm |
| Aflatoxin G2 | Aflatoxin | Not Detected | LOD: 0.165 ppm |
| Ochratoxin A (OTA) | Mycotoxin | Not Detected | LOD: 0.33 ppm |
| Zearalenone | Mycotoxin | Not Detected | LOD: 0.083 ppm |
| Patulin / Clavacin | Mycotoxin | Not Detected | LOD: 0.03 ppm |
| Sterigmatocystin | Mycotoxin | Not Detected | LOD: 0.167 ppm |
Mycotoxin Panel — Trichothecenes
| Compound | Category | Result | Detection Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deoxynivalenol (DON) | Trichothecene | Not Detected | LOD: 0.03 ppm |
| 3-Acetyl-DON | Trichothecene | Not Detected | LOD: 0.03 ppm |
| 15-Acetyl-DON | Trichothecene | Not Detected | LOD: 0.03 ppm |
| Nivalenol | Trichothecene | Not Detected | LOD: 0.03 ppm |
| HT-2 Toxin | Trichothecene | Not Detected | LOD: 0.165 ppm |
| T-2 Toxin | Trichothecene | Not Detected | LOD: 0.165 ppm |
Mycotoxin Panel — Fumonisins
| Compound | Category | Result | Detection Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fumonisin B1 | Fumonisin | Not Detected | LOD: 0.825 ppm |
| Fumonisin B2 | Fumonisin | Not Detected | LOD: 0.825 ppm |
What These Results Mean
Not Detected means the compound was not present at or above the method's limit of detection in this sample. Each analytical method has a defined detection threshold — the minimum concentration it can reliably identify. A Not Detected result means the compound was either absent entirely or present at a concentration too low for the instrument to confirm.
These results are published as provided by our roasting partner from FCID Report 22210A-1. Official Fellow Citizen publishes this data as a transparency disclosure and makes no independent claim about testing scope or methodology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What lab tested GEORGE coffee?
Coffee is batch tested by our roasting partner through FoodChain ID, a PJLA-accredited and ILAC-MRA recognized independent laboratory. Report number FCID 22210A-1, completed July 14, 2025. Official Fellow Citizen publishes these results as provided.
What does Not Detected mean on a lab report?
Not Detected means the compound was not present at or above the method's limit of detection in that specific sample. Each compound has a defined detection threshold based on the analytical method. Not Detected means the compound was either absent entirely or present below the level the instrument can reliably confirm.
What compounds were tested?
The full panel covered 20+ compounds across six categories: heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead), aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2), ochratoxin A, trichothecenes (DON, 3-Acetyl-DON, 15-Acetyl-DON, nivalenol, HT-2, T-2), fumonisins (B1, B2), zearalenone, patulin, and sterigmatocystin. Every compound returned Not Detected.
Does specialty grade certification mean mycotoxin-free?
No. Specialty grade certification evaluates sensory quality — flavor, aroma, and visible defects. It does not test for mycotoxins at the compound level. Mycotoxins can be present in beans that pass visual inspection and score well on flavor attributes. The two are separate standards.
Is the entire lot tested or just a sample?
Testing was conducted on a roasted sample drawn from Lot #12983284, sampled June 27, 2025. Standard laboratory protocol involves representative sampling from the lot. The sample analyzed reflects the composition of the finished roasted product from that production lot.
What is the EU limit for ochratoxin A in coffee?
The European Union regulatory limit for ochratoxin A (OTA) in roasted coffee is 3 micrograms per kilogram (3 μg/kg), effective January 1, 2023 under EU Regulation 2023/915. The previous limit was 5 μg/kg under EC 1881/2006. The laboratory analysis returned Not Detected for OTA — meaning OTA was not present at or above the instrument's detection threshold of 0.33 ppm in this sample.
Can I see the actual lab report?
The data published on this page is drawn from FCID Report 22210A-1, completed July 14, 2025 by FoodChain ID, as provided by our roasting partner. Official Fellow Citizen is the publisher of this disclosure, not the testing party. For inquiries, contact us at hello@officialfellowcitizen.com.
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