A survey of chefs in the United Kingdom has found confusion around serving imported eggs to vulnerable groups.
A June 2024 poll by The Staff Canteen, a UK chef network, of 100 cooks found that British Lion eggs are widely served and their food safety credentials are well understood.
However
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The British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) has launched an updated code of practice.
Version 8 of the Lion Code incorporates the latest scientific and veterinary advice and industry expertise. The British Lion Code of Practice is independently audited. Duck eggs are not included.
The revised document covers more than 700
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning about eggs that could be contaminated with Salmonella.
The British Lion eggs were sold in some Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Asda stores in England and Wales in packs of six, 10, 12, and 15.
Affected mixed size, medium, large, and very large
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Almost 40 people are part of a Salmonella outbreak traced to eggs from the United Kingdom.
A spokesman for Public Health England told Food Safety News that it does not hold information on the date of onset of illness for all the patients.
“There have been 38 reported cases linked
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At least 100 people have fallen ill in the past three years after eating British eggs, with almost half of them stricken this year.
Public Health England (PHE) has recorded 45 of the Salmonella patients in the United Kingdom this year, according to an investigation by the Bureau of Investigative
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Food businesses in the United Kingdom have been urged to rely on British eggs for surety of supply and food safety ahead of Brexit.
The British Lion Egg Processors (BLEP) said there are “serious question marks” over the future of imported eggs and egg products. The UK exits the European
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