Research released earlier this year by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) reveals that over 90% of home dish cloths contain potentially life threatening bugs like E. coli.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) have revealed that over 90% of Campylobacter food poisoning outbreaks at catering venues in 2011 were linked to chicken liver pate consumption. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is reminding caterers to cook poultry livers thoroughly to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is aware of 2 cases of suspected botulism in children in Scotland. These cases have not yet been confirmed microbiologically but the symptoms point towards it being botulism.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning people about the potential risk of salmonella food poisoning from paan leaves, also known as betel leaves.
Appalling food hygiene conditions at a Middlesbrough hotel have landed the owners with a massive fine of £16,000 and a further £2,000 in costs, which is the highest ever incurred by a Middlesbrough food business for putting the public at risk of food poisoning. (Photo Gallery Below)
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