Health officials are warning liver lovers to cook their offal properly, after more than two dozen cases of food poisoning in Wellington.
Twenty-six cases of campylobacter, linked to eating liver, had been reported to public health officials in the past year.
Cook liver in small batches for at least five minutes until juices are clear. Use separate cutting boards for raw meat, clean boards with hot soapy water and thoroughly clean kitchen utensils. Store raw liver products separately and well covered to prevent cross-contamination of other foods.


The outbreak has lingered in an emotional way for George A. Daniels, a state Department of Agriculture worker who regularly performed food safety inspections at Chi-Chi’s and spoke at the Pitt symposium.