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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
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