The number of E. coli O157 infections declined in 2019 but non-O157 cases rose and two people died, according to figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
In 2019, there were 1,720 confirmed cases
Continue Reading Figures show mixed picture for E. coli in England
Public health officials in Wales are investigating two E. coli O157 infections at different primary schools in the country.
Public Health Wales, Conwy County Borough Council and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are looking into
Continue Reading Two E. coli infections in children under investigation in Wales
Despite a drop in reported Listeria infections in 2019 the number of outbreaks remained similar to previous years, according to Public Health England (PHE).
A total of 142 cases of listeriosis were reported in England
Continue Reading Listeria infections in England fall but outbreaks steady
Only one fourth of businesses in England with food hygiene ratings of zero to two are displaying their numbers, according to FSA research.
Almost three quarters of those with a 5 are displaying their rating
Continue Reading Only a quarter of firms with low hygiene ratings display scores
Between USDA’s on-site verification audit of the United Kingdom’s meat inspection system July 15-Aug.2, 2019, and last Friday’s public release of the report, Britain left the European Union.
The report, which contains “no systemic findings,”
Continue Reading New equivalency audit for UK meat was completed under EU regulations
A review of the food hygiene ratings system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has resulted in 12 recommendations.
The assessment of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA),
Continue Reading Recommendations made in food hygiene ratings system review
Almost half of businesses in England don’t display their food hygiene ratings, according to figures from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Rates of displaying stickers visible from outside the premises was 52 percent in England,
Continue Reading Tourists, locals shouldn’t expect inspection scores on England’s restaurants; only half use stickers
The Local Government Association of the United Kingdom is warning that food safety will be undermined when Brexit begins next year, and continuing forward, if federal authorities don’t take action to ensure uninterrupted access to
Continue Reading Local officials say Brexit could undermine food safety in U.K.
Ten years after the death of 5-year-old Mason Jones from E. coli O157:H7, Lord Justice of Appeal Patrick Elias has decided to let the 2010 inquest into the boy’s death stand. Elias found there
Continue Reading UK High Court: 2010 Inquest into Boy’s E. Coli Death Will Stand
Health officials in England are tracking an outbreak of E. coli O157 linked to prepackaged salad that has sickened 38 people. The Verocytotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC) cases were first identified in early August 2015 by
Continue Reading 38 Sickened in UK E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Prepackaged Salad
