News Feed
|
|
 RSS Feed |
|
If you want have last news about
review of food safety in the home
in your rss reader , you can use this link . |
|
|
|
|
| |
 |
uk listeria cases soar as over 60s ignore “use by” dates
|
|
|
incidents of listeria in the uk have doubled over the past decade as research reveals elderly people are more likely to expose themselves to the bacteria by eating food beyond its “use by” date. the uk's food standards agency (fsa) said eating food that has passed its “use by” date increases the risk of exposure to the potentially deadly bacteria listeria. the warning from the food safety watchdog came as it announced the number of cases of listeria had doubled in the past nine years - with much of the rise among those over 60 years old. the fsa said one in three of the people who get food poisoning caused by the bug die as a result. sharp rise in listeria cases “a recent sharp rise in the number of people taken ill with listeria has seen more older people affected. the number of cases rose by 20% in 2007 and has doubled since 2000, this increase occurring predominantly among people over 60,” said a fsa statement. a study revealed less than half of this age group recognise “use by” dates as an important indicator of whether food is safe or not, and so they could be putting themselves at risk of serious illness. the agency said it was particularly concerned that 40 percent of elderly people said they would eat dairy products up to three days past their “use by” date. dairy products as well as a wide range of other chilled ready-to-eat foods can contain listeria. food safety campaign the fsa has launched a campaign specifically targeted at older people as part of its annual food safety week. issues such as following storage instructions on food labels, ensuring fridge temperatures are between 0°c and 5°c, as well abiding by “use by” dates are all key themes. fsa chief scientist dr andrew wadge said: “the rise in listeria food poisoning among older people is worrying. listeria can make people very ill and 95% of cases end up needing treatment in hospital.” government overhaul the anxiety over the following of “use by” dates comes just days after environment minister hiliary benn proposed a shake-up of the uk’s food label dating system. consumer confusion over the meaning of the various categories is one cause of more than half a million tonnes - worth ₤10bn - of edible food being needlessly dumped every year, he said. “when you buy something from the supermarket it should be easy to know how long you should keep it for and how you should store it. too many of us are throwing things away simply because we’re not sure, we’re confused by the label, or we’re just playing safe,” said benn last week. “i plan to tackle the way these labels are used, making it absolutely clear exactly what’s safe and what’s not safe, so we can stop throwing away good food.”
Source :Food Safety, HACCP, Food Quality, Food Microbiology, Hygiene
Date :
17
June
2009
Category :
Standards and Certificates
|
|
food safety week starts today, and with many people likely to have barbecues or be eating outdoors for world cup matches, the food standards agency is reminding everyone that food bugs can cause more misery than a penalty shoot-out. good food hygiene is even more important than usual over the next few months, say the agency\'s food safety experts.
|
|
|
warranted or not, it comes as no surprise to learn that there is growing concern among uk consumers over food safety. according to new research from mintel, 41 per cent of adults were concerned about the safety of food in 1997, while in 2002 this figure has risen to 44 per cent of consumers. the report revealed that there is a considerable difference in attitude between men and women with over half of women (51 per cent) worried about food safety, compared to just 36 per cent of men.
|
|
|
campylobacter has been detected on the external packaging of 40 per cent of fresh chickens on sale in shops across one major uk city, a study has found. the report from birmingham city council urged meat processors to use stronger packaging , called on supermarkets to employ better display techniques and suggested a public awareness campaign in a bid to cut the risk of cross-contamination of the foodbourne bacteria from external packing.
|
|
|
hot weather, large, multi-generation gatherings and the rush of the holiday season create a perfect storm for food poisoning, warns dr michael eyles, food safety information council chairman. inadequate refridgeration, dodgy leftovers, undercooked meat and cross-contamination from meat and seafood to uncooked dishes are the major risks with large home-cooked meals, and the fsic has offered a variety of tips to help australians keep food poisoning off the menu in the silly season.
|
|
|
who doesn\'t think of summer in rural america without picturing a pitcher of lemonade loaded with ice cubes or another pitcher of ice tea with ice cubes and slices of lemon? lemons are ubiquitous and used often throughout the united states, and yet it seems they are rarely given much thought. lemons can do a whole lot more than just adding flavor to beverages. here are just a few great uses for the lemons hanging out in the refrigerator.
|
|
|
|
Coca.Cola
|
|
PEPSI
|
|
Mcdonald
|
|
Nestle
|
|
Mars
|
|
Baskin & Robins
|
|
Nutrika
|
|
Mumika
|
|
Chika
|
|
with the major 
with the major 
councils across northern ireland are today rolling out the 
the 