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Public Health Laboratory, Limerick
Telephone:00353 (0)61 482845
Email: [email protected]
| Contact | Ms Liz Murphy |
|---|---|
| Accredited by | INAB |
| Type of Food Safety Work | Food Borne Pathogens, Food Complaints, Food and water testing |
Details of Food Testing / Research Carried Out
| Sample Type | Test Parameter |
|---|---|
| Environmental, incl factory hygiene, hygiene swabs, contact plat | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Water, incl treated, untreated, rainwater, saltwater | Escherichia coli , Aerobic Colony Count @ 22°C & 36°C, Coliforms, Enterococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Clostridium perfringens, SSRA- Sporulated sulphite reducing anaerobes, Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Others, incl water used as an ingredient | Escherichia coli , Aerobic Colony Count @ 22°C & 36°C, Coliforms, Enterococci, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Clostridium perfringens, SSRA- Sporulated sulphite reducing anaerobes, Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Additives incl antioxidants, emulsifiers, stabilisers, thickener | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Special nutritional uses, incl diabetic foodstuffs, gluten free | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae, Cronobacter sakazakii |
| Prepared dishes, incl baby food, all vegetable & cereal based di | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Nuts & nut products, snacks, incl peanut butter, crisps | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Confectionary, including chocolate | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Cocoa & cocoa preparations, coffee & tea, incl herbal fruit teas | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Ices & desserts, inclsorbets, shop bought dessert mixes | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Non alc# beverages, incl bottled water, soya milk based drinks | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae, sporulated sulphite reducing anaerobes |
| Herbs & spices | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Fruit and vegetables | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Cereal & bakery products, incl pasta, rice, cornflakes | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Soups, broths & sauces, incl mayonnaise, apple sauce, salad crea | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Fats & oils, incl lard, olive oil, non-dairy spread | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Fish, shellfish and molluscs | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Meat & meat products, incl game, offal, white & black puddings | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Egg & egg products, incl egg mayonnaise, prepared egg dishes | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
| Dairy products, incl cheese, cream liqueur, powdered dairy produ | Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae |
