Authorities in England and Scotland are investigating almost 300 cases and one death of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to lamb and mutton.
An increase in cases of this particular strain type was identified in July 2017.
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EU agencies practice response to multi-country foodborne outbreak
Five European food safety agencies have met to practice response to an emergency food safety incident.
The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) of Germany, Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) in
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Meat sector review identifies areas for improvement
A review of meat processing plants in the United Kingdom following a number of high-profile issues has spurred a series of recommendations to improve the industry.
Suggestions in the draft review will be considered at
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Seven sick in UK from Salmonella in liquid egg whites
Authorities in the United Kingdom and Ireland are investigating Salmonella illnesses linked to a brand of liquid egg whites.
Seven confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported in the UK and one suspected infection
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LGA calls for display of food hygiene ratings in England
The Local Government Association (LGA) has renewed calls for all businesses serving food in England to be forced to display food hygiene ratings.
Recent figures have shown half of businesses in England do not display
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Campylobacter levels in UK chicken hold steady
Almost 4 percent of fresh whole chickens produced in the United Kingdom showed Campylobacter contamination above maximum tested levels, according to the latest results.
Testing from the top nine retailers in the UK on samples
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FSA study reveals antibiotic-resistant bacteria levels in pork and chicken
The amount of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria found in pork and chicken on sale in the United Kingdom has been revealed by a Food Standards Agency survey.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) was detected in a proportion
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FSA seeks views on transition of EU law ahead of Brexit
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has opened a comment period on the approach to converting EU law for food and feed safety into UK law when the United Kingdom leaves the European Union next year.
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House of Lords committee wants details on post-Brexit food safety plan for UK
A House of Lords sub-committee in the United Kingdom has called for clarity on post-Brexit food safety decisions.
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee wrote to Steve Brine, the minister responsible for the Food Standards
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Salmonella and E. coli most known food poisoning types in FSA survey
Salmonella and E. coli are the most known types of food poisoning by the public in the United Kingdom, according to a survey. The Food Standard Agency’s biannual public attitudes tracker (May 2018) found 91
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