by theEHP | Mar 9, 2012 | Food Safety
According to research recently published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) nearly 17 million people suffer from stomach upsets in the UK every year, which in turn leads to about 11 million lost working days. (by Jill Taylor)
The study, the biggest of its kind for more than 10 years, was carried out by a group of organisations led by the University of Manchester and looked at the impact of all cases of infectious intestinal disease (IID), not just those linked to food. Sufferers from an IID typically exhibit symptoms of vomiting or diarrhoea, or a combination of both.
by theEHP | Feb 9, 2012 | Food Safety
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is investigating an outbreak of a strain of Salmonella Newport infection among 30 people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland since the beginning of December 2011. Cases of illness caused by the same strain have been confirmed in Scotland, Ireland and Germany.
by theEHP | Jan 5, 2012 | Food Safety, Food Safety, Guidance, Store
NSF-CMi Limited have updated their E.coli Guidance Note. The Guidance Note, produced by Goeff Brown (Joint Managing Director), provides specific guidance to the catering and food service sector on procedures and controls to prevent E. coli infection.
by theEHP | Dec 22, 2011 | Food Safety
With the general mayhem and madness in the run up to Christmas I nearly forgot that I promised part two of how to stay food safe over the festive period when or fridges, freezers & cupboards are brimming full of seasonal and festive food. Read on & if it helps even just one person to keep their friends and family safe from upset tums over the holidays, then I’ll be happy (By Jill Taylor).
by Emma Williamson | Dec 15, 2011 | Food Safety
None of us, no matter how stressful family relationships can be, want to be responsible for making our families ill at any time of year, but least of all over the festive season. Follow these few tried and tested steps, as advised by the Food Standards Agency, to make sure your food stays safe over Christmas.
