Food testing microbiological laboratory
The food testing microbiological laboratory in Cairns provides rapid, expert and confidential food microbiological testing for manufacturers and processors on a competitive fee-for-service basis.
We are accredited with the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).
Foods tested
Our qualified team analyses a large variety of food types, including:
- food service
- meat
- game and poultry
- seafood
- aquaculture
- fruit, vegetables and nuts
- dairy products
- beverages
- condiments
- water (drinking quality)
- environmental samples
- processed foods.
Microbiological tests
We offer food safety and quality indicator microbiological tests, including:
- standard plate counts
- yeast and moulds
- coliforms
- E. coli
- listeria
- salmonella
- coagulase-positive staphylococci.
Contact us
- Phone: (07) 4241 8228
- Fax: (07) 4241 8290
- Email: cairnsmicrolab@daf.qld.gov.au
Location
21 Redden Street
Portsmith, Cairns
Queensland 4870