Microbiological safety
The FSA promotes the microbiological safety of food throughout the food chain. It is responsible for the strategy for reducing foodborne illness, promoting a hazard analysis-based approach to food safety management and providing guidance for producers, retailers, caterers and the general public. It also deals with microbiological food hazards and outbreaks of foodborne disease.
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Cleaner farms, better flocks
As part of the Agency's foodborne disease target and strategy to control campylobacter in UK-produced chickens, a campaign was launched in January 2004 to help improve hygiene measures on broiler farms and ensure that best practices are followed at all times.
Control of MAP in milk
Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) is a bacterium that is the cause of a chronic gastrointestinal infection called Johne’s disease in cattle, and other ruminants.
Eggs
Eggs are a rich source of protein and contain vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin B2 and iodine. But some eggs contain salmonella bacteria, which can cause serious illness, especially among elderly people, babies, toddlers, pregnant women and people who are already unwell.
Flooding: food safety advice
Flood water can be contaminated with sewage, animal waste and other waste, from drains or the surrounding area, and so could be contaminated with harmful bacteria or chemicals. Although, the water is usually very diluted and so the risks of getting ill are low. Following simple hygiene practices should be enough to avoid getting ill from flood water.
Labelling powdered infant formula as 'non-sterile'
The Agency has updated its website with details of a meeting held in January 2007 to discuss issues relating to the labelling of powdered infant formula milk as 'non-sterile'.
Measuring foodborne illness levels
How the Food Standards Agency measures trends in foodborne illness.
Workshop to review the impact of the FSA's Foodborne Disease Strategy
The Food Standards Agency is organising a 2-day review meeting in October 2007 to bring together stakeholders to evaluate the outcome of interventions and impact of the Foodborne Disease Strategy (FDS) on reducing the burden of foodborne disease in the UK.