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UK – FSA Updated Report on Campylobacter

Posted on March 7, 2014 by KSW | Leave a comment

In September 2013 the Board endorsed a renewed strategic approach to the reduction of Campylobacter in UK chicken. This recognised:that control of Campylobacter should be treated as a core business priority by producers, processors and retailers;the distinct but complementary roles of industry and government;the need to increase the availability of information about Campylobacter levels; and the need to galvanise and accelerate action.

This paper reports on action and progress since September 2013.

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UK – FSA Recall – Cheese Recall – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 6, 2014 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Loch Arthur Creamery has recalled batches of its Criffel unpasteurised cheese, because Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in the product. Listeria monocytogenes can cause illness in certain groups of people, such as pregnant women, unborn and newborn babies, and anyone with reduced immunity, particularly the over-60s.

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UK – FSA – Scotland – E.coli O157 – Outbreak

Posted on January 31, 2014 by KSW | Leave a comment

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has issued a statement about an outbreak of E.coli O157 in Scotland. The FSA is working with them, NHS Lothian, NHS Lanarkshire, Health Protection Scotland and Glasgow City Council environmental health, to identify the source. Seven cases of illness have so far been reported.

While there is no conclusive evidence at this stage, initial investigations have indicated that there may be a link to the consumption of burgers at the SSE Hydro venue. Glasgow City Council environmental health are working closely with the vendors to ensure all appropriate food hygiene standards are being met.

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UK – FSA – Raw Milk Consultation

Posted on January 30, 2014 by KSW | Leave a comment

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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has today published proposals that would continue to allow farmers to sell unpasteurised, or raw, milk to consumers from their farms or at farmers’ markets.

The FSA has reviewed the current controls to make sure they are clear, consistent and control the public health risks associated with raw milk, particularly for emerging sales routes such as the internet and vending machines. The review covered England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Sale of raw milk is banned in Scotland.

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UK – FSA – Food Safety Plan 2014-2015 Update

Posted on December 24, 2013 by KSW | Leave a comment

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The linked document summarises the topic areas in which the Food Standards Agency is considering taking forward new science and evidence activities, including, where necessary, issuing requests for science and evidence proposals in financial year 2014/2015. These will deliver the evidence it needs to support its Strategic Plan 2010 – 2015 (and possible future needs), published in December 2009 (and updated in March 2011)

The five outcomes the Agency aims to deliver are:

food produced or sold in the UK is safe to eat
imported food is safe to eat
consumers understand about safe food and healthy eating, and have the information they need to make informed choices
food products and catering meals are healthier
regulation is effective, risk-based and proportionate, is clear about the responsibilities of food business operators and others, and protects consumers and their interests from fraud and other risks

The strategy, which will be reviewed annually, was developed in consultation with all FSA stakeholders earlier this year and discussed at the Agency’s open Board meeting in November 2009.

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UK – FSA – Call For Tender – Effectiveness of Surface Treatment in Reducing Microbiological Contamination

Posted on December 10, 2013 by KSW | Leave a comment

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The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders to carry out research on the effectiveness of surface treatment in reducing microbiological contamination of meat. This project only applies to meat intended for the production of raw or lightly cooked food.

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UK – FSA Recall Plum Baby Foods Recall

Posted on November 12, 2013 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Plum Baby Foods is recalling some ready-to-eat baby food products that have been found to be bloated. This is thought to have been caused by packaging defect and food spoilage. As a precautionary measure, Plum Baby Foods is recalling the batches of the products affected. The FSA is issuing a Product Recall Information Notice.

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UK – Sainsburys E.coli O157 – Watercress Source Unclear

Posted on November 4, 2013 by KSW | Leave a comment

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The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is investigating the source of watercress contamination that caused an outbreak of E.coli O157 which sickened 19 people.

This occurred in August 2013

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FSA – Norovirus Advice and Information

Posted on January 24, 2013 by KSW | 1 comment

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During the current norovirus outbreak, the FSA is reminding people what they can do when preparing food to minimise the likelihood of food contamination. Tackling foodborne norovirus is one of the priorities for the Agency, as part of its Foodborne Disease Strategy. (see link above)