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Preparation & cooking

Business guidance

Annex 5 - sear and shave method

This section gives an overview of the sear and shave method and how it can be used as part of the process to prepare and cook burgers which appear to be less than thoroughly cooked. 

Source control method

This section explains how the source control method can be used to produce and serve LTTC beef burgers.

Acrylamide legislation

Information on the measures concerning acrylamide levels in food, guidance for food business operators and benchmark levels for monitoring acrylamide levels in different food categories.

Pesticides in food

Pesticides are chemical or biological substances that are used to kill or control pests during the cultivation and storage of crops. We have oversight of pesticides and food safety in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Consumer guidance

BBQ food safety

How to stay food safe when cooking food at a barbecue. How to safely prepare meat and salads, cook meat thoroughly, and what to do with any leftovers from a BBQ.

Food additives

Different food additives and advice on regulations and the safety of additives in food.

Burgers

Food safety advice when preparing burgers at home and when eating burgers in restaurants

Avoiding cross-contamination

How to avoid cross-contamination by following simple practices in the preparation and handling of food products.

Genetically modified foods

Information about genetically modified (GM) foods and how we assess the safety and labelling requirements of these products.

Irradiated food

Irradiation of food is a practice which eliminates bacteria that may lead to food poisoning. This page details the irradiation process and how it is not harmful to consumers.