An article in MeatInfo has reported on the incidence of Campylobacter in Chicken Liver Pate which is a popular Christmas product.
According to figures from the Health Protection Agency (HPA), there have been a total of 18 outbreaks of Campylobacter infection in the UK this year, with more than 443 people taken ill. Fourteen of these outbreaks occurred in catering venues and 13 of these were linked to chicken or duck liver pâté.
The FSAhave also released information reminding people to cook home-made Chicken Liver Pate thoroughly.
Poultry livers carry a high risk of Campylobacter. The bacteria can be present throughout the liver, not just on the surface as is the case for poultry meat, and may remain a source of infection if they are not cooked sufficiently.
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