Foodborne outbreaks climbed to the top of people’s minds in September, according to a survey covering most of the United Kingdom.
Findings come from the Consumer Insights Tracker, an online monthly survey commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). It monitors the behavior and attitudes of 2,000 people aged 16 and older in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
In September 2026, food poisoning outbreaks became the most commonly recalled food safety topic, with 45 percent of respondents saying they had seen, heard or read something about this subject in the past month, a large rise from 19 percent in August and 15 percent in July.