Lab Details

Limerick Public Health Microbiology Laboratory
Microbiology Department
HSE West
Ballycummin Avenue
Raheen Business Park, Co. Limerick
Republic of Ireland

Telephone: +353 (0)61 482845
FAX: +353 (0)61 482 054
FAX: +353 (0)61 482 054
Email: liz.murphy4@hse.ie
No. of Food Safety Staff 8
Contact Ms. Liz Murphy
Accredited By INAB
Type of Food Safety Work Food Borne Pathogens, Food Complaints

Details of Food Testing / Research Carried Out

Sample Type Test Parameter
Dairy products, incl cheese, cream liqueur, powdered dairy produAerobic 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 dishesAerobic 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 puddingsAerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae
Fish, shellfish and molluscsAerobic colony count, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae
Fats & oils, incl lard, olive oil, non-dairy spreadAerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae
Cereal & bakery products, incl pasta, rice, cornflakesAerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae
Fruit and vegetablesAerobic 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 drinksAerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae
Alcoholic beverages (other than wine)Aerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae
Confectionary, including chocolateAerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae
Nuts & nut products, snacks, incl peanut butter, crispsAerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae
Prepared dishes, incl baby food, all vegetable & cereal based diAerobic Colony Count, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Enterobacteriaceae
Water, incl treated, untreated, rainwater, saltwaterEscherichia coli , Aerobic Colony Count @ 22°C & 36°C
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