Awareness of the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) dedicated food crime unit among small businesses is still at low levels, according to recently released information from a survey.
Knowledge of the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) was minimal with less than one in five being aware of it, which is down
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Codex has revealed findings from its second member survey on the use and satisfaction with selected texts and how familiar countries are with certain documents.
The Codex Secretariat conducts a yearly survey for all members to measure the use and impact of Codex texts.
The survey focused on the general
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With bird flu virus detected in cow’s milk, U.S. health authorities have issued warnings against potential sources of exposure, including drinking raw or unpasteurized milk. They have also reiterated that consuming uncooked or undercooked poultry or beef products can lead to illness.
Despite these warnings, a new nationally representative survey
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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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There is a need to get the basics right and make more time for training, according to findings from an annual survey about food safety.
The eighth global food safety training survey involved Campden BRI, Intertek Alchemy, BRCGS, BSI, Intertek, SGS, SQF, and TSI.
Responses were received from more than
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The majority of Codex members are satisfied with the reach and usefulness of Codex texts, according to a survey.
Findings come from the first survey undertaken in 2022 on the use and impact of Codex texts.
Ninety-eight of 189 Codex members responded to the poll. It focused on the following
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Most companies in England would support mandatory food hygiene rating display, according to research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Outlets are given a rating from 0 to 5, with 5 indicating “very good” food hygiene and 0 meaning “urgent improvement necessary.” In Wales and Northern Ireland, businesses are legally
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Most hospitals and social care sites are aware of Listeria guidance from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) but an analysis has found several challenges around implementation.
In a 2019 outbreak associated with pre-packed sandwiches supplied to hospitals in England, seven patients died of listeriosis.
Following this incident, the FSA said
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Remote audits have a place in ensuring food safety but should not replace onsite visits, according to a report from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Based on case studies and an OECD survey, the report examines the cost, benefits and effectiveness of remote audits. For case studies
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Most food companies feel leaving the European Union has affected operations while many said COVID-19 didn’t impact their ability to meet regulatory requirements, according to a survey.
The poll, commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), included 400 businesses in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, plus interviews with 60 companies.
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