All Hygiene & Safety articles – Page 5
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NewsAvian Influenza Prevention Zone extended
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone that has been in place since 6th December will be extended until 28th February to help protect poultry and captive birds from avian flu, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed.The extension of the Prevention Zone follows cases of the H5N8 strain ...
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NewsAvian Influenza case confirmed in Wales
A case of Avian Influenza (AI) H5N8 has been confirmed in a back yard flock of chickens and ducks in Pontyberem, Carmarthenshire.Prior to the confirmation of AI it was decided to cull the birds on strong suspicion of the disease. A three kilometre Protection Zone and a ten kilometre Surveillance ...
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NewsBritain on its guard as bird flu confirmed in France
The French Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed a case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 strain in Calais, which the British Poultry Council (BPC) has described as a “serious concern”.A case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N8 has been detected in a group of wild ducks ...
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NewsConsumers wrongly believe refreezing cooked meat is unsafe
Following a consumer study which revealed a number of misunderstandings surrounding freezing food, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is encouraging consumers to reduce waste by making better use of the freezer over the Christmas period.The FSA will deliver its message through the online character ‘FSA Freezer Fairy’ in the form ...
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NewsSeminar discusses challenges faced in slaughter industry
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) recently held a one-day seminar for the meat and livestock industry entitled WATOK One Year On– Meeting the challenges… Where are we now?The seminar took place on 12th October in the East Midlands and was aimed at all those associated with animal welfare at slaughter.(L ...
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NewsMRSA found in supermarket pork
A report from The Guardian and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (BIJ) has found that pork products sold at Asda and Sainsbury’s have been found to be contaminated with a livestock strain of MRSA.According to the report, a sample of 97 UK-produced pork products from supermarkets were tested, from which ...
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NewsButchers urged to be wary of contaminated meat following sheep thefts
Northamptonshire Police have asked butchers, in particular, as well as the general public, to be vigilant after a contaminated meat warning was raised on the Northamptonshire and Rutland border.Contamination warning given after sheep were stolen and killed.Five sheep have been stolen on two separate occasions from land around Cottingham, five ...
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NewsPig industry highlights commitment to antibiotic best practice
The Scottish pig industry is continuing to take steps towards staying at the frontline for best practice in the targeted use of antibiotics.Veterinary and medical sectors have been under particular scrutiny over the use of antibiotics, due to concerns about antibiotics-resistant bacteria. However additional measures are now being taken to ...
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NewsNew method for testing meat fraud developed
A new method for testing meat fraud has been developed at the Institute of Food Research (IFR) in Norwich.The method is said to be able to exploit subtle differences in a key meat protein so that the addition of just 1% of horsemeat into a beef burger or of beef ...
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NewsFood Club International celebrates 20th anniversary
Food Club International, a support and networking club for food businesses in London and the Home Counties, is celebrating its 20th anniversary.Rog Nugent is the chairman of Food Club International.Formerly known as The Food Club, Food Club International was set up in September 1996 as a self-funded support and networking ...
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NewsFSA pledges to reduce use of antimicrobials
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has pledged to reduce the use of antimicrobials in food production animals, following a study commissioned by Save our Antibiotics, which claimed high levels of antibiotic resistant e.coli bacteria were found in UK supermarket chicken and pork meat.In light of the study’s results an FSA ...
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NewsBPC addresses ‘antibiotic-resistant e.coli in supermarket meat’ study
The British Poultry Council has responded to a study commissioned by Save our Antibiotics which claims there are ‘extremely high levels of e.coli resistant to essential antibiotics for treating serious human e. coli infections on British supermarket chicken and pork’.The research found ‘soaring levels’ of resistance in chicken meat, with ...
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NewsFSA warns against rare burgers
Over five million Brits are at risk of food poisoning from pink burgers at barbecues, according to research by the Food Standards’ Agency (FSA).The FSA is warning consumers to fully cook their burgers to prevent food poisoning.The research revealed that over a third (36%) of Brits would eat a burger ...
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NewsConsumers call for more action on campylobacter
Consumers are calling for more action to be taken to tackle campylobacter, new research from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed.According to the report, Consumer Acceptability of Campylobacter Levels in Chicken, two thirds of consumers think the industry should continue to reduce campylobacter beyond the agreed current target of ...
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Clayton Park Bakery recalls sausage roll products
Clayton Park Bakery has recalled a number of its sausage roll products as they may contain pieces of plastic.The recall specifically refers to the following Clayton Park Bakery products with a use-by date of 3rd and 4th August 2016: its Sausage Roll Large, 143g, (Brand: Clayton Park), its 2 Pack ...
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Mattessons recalls chicken products
Mattessons has recalled certain batches of its Roast Chicken Flavour Fridge Raider products as they may contain pieces of plastic.The recall specifically refers to:Mattessons Fridge Raiders Roast Chicken Flavour, 3x25g multipack with all use-by dates between 24th July 2016 and 5th August 2016;Mattessons Fridge Raiders Roast Chicken Flavour, 5x25g multipack ...
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NewsAubrey Allen achieves ‘higher level’ status
A recent two-day audit has seen butcher, Aubrey Allen Ltd. achieve ‘higher level’ status in the UKAS approved standard for the catering industry.At the start of this year, the National Association of Catering Butchers (NACB) brought in a new, more robust, UKAS approved standard for the catering industry.The audit for ...
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NewsFood Standards Scotland launches BBQ chicken safety campaign
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched a BBQ food safety campaign: ‘Nothing spoils summer like Pink Chicken’.It is in response to evidence, which shows that increases in barbecuing, and chicken purchase and consumption between June and August coincides with peaks in campylobacter infection, the most common form of food poisoning ...
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New beef and sheep meat inspection conditions come into force
The roll out of a new list of post-mortem rejection conditions has begun in sheep and cattle abattoirs in England.The rationalised rejection conditions, which result in all or part of a carcase being rejected for human consumption, are being introduced as the result of a project involving AHDB Beef and ...
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NewsPig producers can reduce antibiotic usage, says St David’s vets
Pig producers can reduce their antibiotic usage by taking lessons learned from the poultry industry, poultry veterinary practice St David’s Poultry Team has said.According to the veterinary practice the answer is to boost and protect the animals’ natural bacteria and health, therefore removing the necessity for routine antibiotic use.St David’s ...
