Many widely used substances can result in food becoming tainted. In February 2008 a large number of food products containing salmon were recalled because of diesel contamination. The analysis that prompted the recall was carried out here using a highly sensitive method utilising solid phase micro extraction and analysis by gas chromatography- mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The use of duterated internal standards allows for quantification at low levels. The analysis is both sensitive and specific allowing individual compounds to be detected.

We are normally able to offer a rapid turnaround for urgent samples. For further details please contact Duncan Campbell on +44 (0) 113 383 7575 or email dcampbell@wyjs.org.uk or Chris Hunt on +44 (0) 113 383 7555 chunt@wyjs.org.uk