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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. |
