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Northern Ireland Public Health Laboratory
Telephone:0044 (0)28 95041243
Email: [email protected]
| No. of food safety staff | 14 |
|---|---|
| Contact | Dr Ian Wilson |
| Accredited by | UKAS |
| Type of Food Safety Work | Food Borne Pathogens, Food Complaints |
Details of Food Testing / Research Carried Out
| Sample Type | Test Parameter |
|---|---|
| Environmental, incl factory hygiene, hygiene swabs, contact plat | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli O157 |
| Water, incl treated, untreated, rainwater, saltwater | Coliforms, Escherichia coli, TVC @ 22°C & 37°C, Faecal Streptococci, Clostridium perfringens, Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| Others, incl water used as an ingredient | Coliforms, Escherichia coli, TVC @ 22°C & 37°C, Faecal Streptococci, Clostridium perfringens, Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| Additives incl antioxidants, emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickener | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli O157 |
| Special nutritional uses, incl diabetic foodstuffs, gluten free | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli O157 |
| Prepared dishes, incl baby food, all vegetable & cereal based di | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli O157 |
| Nuts & nut products, snacks, incl peanut butter, crisps | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli O157 |
| Confectionary, including chocolate | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli O157 |
| Cocoa & cocoa preparations, coffee & tea, incl herbal fruit teas | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli O157 |
| Ices & desserts, inclsorbets, shop bought dessert mixes | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli O157 |
| Non alc# beverages, incl bottled water, soya milk based drinks | Coliforms, Escherichia coli, TVC @ 22°C & 37°C, Faecal Streptococci, Clostridium perfringens, Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| Herbs & spices | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli O157 |
| Fruit and vegetables | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli O157 |
| Cereal & bakery products, incl pasta, rice, cornflakes | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli O157 |
| Soups, broths & sauces, incl mayonnaise, apple sauce, salad crea | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli O157 |
| Fish, shellfish and molluscs | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli O157 |
| Meat & meat products, incl game, offal, white & black puddings | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli O157 |
| Egg & egg products, incl egg mayonnaise, prepared egg dishes | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., Escherichia coli O157 |
| Dairy products, incl cheese, cream liqueur, powdered dairy produ | Aerobic Colony Count, Coliforms, Escherichia coli, Listeria, Salmonella spp., Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringenes, Campylobacter spp., E. coli O157 |
