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Public Health Laboratory, Sligo

Telephone:00353 (0)71 9174558

Email: [email protected]

No. of food safety staff 9
Contact Ms Jacintha O' Gara
Accredited by INAB
Type of Food Safety Work Food, Water and Environmantal Microbiological testing

Details of Food Testing / Research Carried Out

Sample Type Test Parameter
Environmental, incl factory hygiene, hygiene swabs, contact plat Surface sponge and stick Swabs for Aerobic Colony Count, Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Campylobacter spp.
Water, incl treated, untreated, rainwater, saltwater Escherichia coli, Coliforms, Clostridium perfringens and Sulphite reducing Clostridia, , Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
Food Stuff Contact Materials, incl aluminium foil, cling film, c Surface sponge and stick Swabs for Aerobic Colony Count, Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Campylobacter spp.
Special nutritional uses, incl diabetic foodstuffs, gluten free Presumptive Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
Prepared dishes, incl baby food, all vegetable & cereal based di Presumptive Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
Nuts & nut products, snacks, incl peanut butter, crisps Presumptive Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
Confectionary, including chocolate Presumptive Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
Cocoa & cocoa preparations, coffee & tea, incl herbal fruit teas Presumptive Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
Ices & desserts, inclsorbets, shop bought dessert mixes Presumptive Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
Non alc# beverages, incl bottled water, soya milk based drinks Escherichia coli, Coliforms, Clostridium perfringens and Sulphite reducing Clostridia, , Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, Aerobic Colony Count
Herbs & spices Presumptive Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli , Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
Fruit and vegetables Presumptive Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli , Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
Cereal & bakery products, incl pasta, rice, cornflakes Presumptive Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli , Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
Soups, broths & sauces, incl mayonnaise, apple sauce, salad crea Presumptive Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli , Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
Fats & oils, incl lard, olive oil, non-dairy spread Presumptive Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli , Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
Fish, shellfish and molluscs Presumptive Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli , Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
Meat & meat products, incl game, offal, white & black puddings Presumptive Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli , Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
Egg & egg products, incl egg mayonnaise, prepared egg dishes Presumptive Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, E. coli , Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
Dairy products, incl cheese, cream liqueur, powdered dairy produ Presumptive Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, E. coli , Listeria monocytogenes and spp., Coagulase Positive Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae, Aerobic Colony Count, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp.
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