Listeria - keeping food safe (31st July 2008)
The Department of Health and the Food Standards Agency are reminding those involved in the provision of food in healthcare settings of key steps they can take to minimise the risk of listeriosis. There have been recent incidents involving clusters of listeriosis cases in which chilled ready-to-eat foods served in healthcare settings were investigated as possible sources. In addition, the Health Protection Agency has identified an increase in listeriosis, predominantly involving the over 60’s with underlying medical conditions, in England and Wales since 2001.
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The Department of Health and the Food Standards Agency are reminding those involved in the provision of food in healthcare settings of key steps they can take to minimise the risk of listeriosis. There have been recent incidents involving clusters of listeriosis cases in which chilled ready-to-eat foods served in healthcare settings were investigated as possible sources. In addition, the Health Protection Agency has identified an increase in listeriosis, predominantly involving the over 60’s with underlying medical conditions, in England and Wales since 2001.
Click here for the Guidance
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