UK: New Task Force To Tackle E.Coli Danger
By Press Release | 29 June 2000
A new expert group to drive forward a co-ordinated approach in Scotland to protecting the public from E. coli 0157 was announced today.The Task Force, to be led jointly by the Food Standards Agency Scotland and the Scottish Executive Health Department, will be responsible for implementing and developing a co-ordinated strategy for minimising the risk of infection and ensuring the public are aware of the best hygiene precautions to take. Representatives from the Agency in Scotland, the Scottish Executive, consumer groups, the food and farming industries, and other relevant bodies will take part in the initiative.New research published today at a conference in Edinburgh on E. coli O157 has reinforced the need to raise public awareness and tackle this organism on an integrated basis. It shows that while contaminated food continues to pose a high risk of E. coli infection, human contact with livestock and their faeces plays a much greater part than previously thought.Announcing the Task Force, the Agency's Director in Scotland, Dr George Paterson, said:
just-food articles are only available to registered users and members.
Join now for increased access
There are various access options to choose from. All provide instant access to the latest news, insight and expert analysis.
If you’re already a member, login here.
A new expert group to drive forward a co-ordinated approach in Scotland to protecting the public from E. coli 0157 was announced today.The Task Force, to be led jointly by the Food Standards Agency Scotland and the Scottish Executive Health Department, will be responsible for implementing and developing a co-ordinated strategy for minimising the risk of infection and ensuring the public are aware of the best hygiene precautions to take. Representatives from the Agency in Scotland, the Scottish Executive, consumer groups, the food and farming industries, and other relevant bodies will take part in the initiative.New research published today at a conference in Edinburgh on E. coli O157 has reinforced the need to raise public awareness and tackle this organism on an integrated basis. It shows that while contaminated food continues to pose a high risk of E. coli infection, human contact with livestock and their faeces plays a much greater part than previously thought.Announcing the Task Force, the Agency's Director in Scotland, Dr George Paterson, said:
- Unlimited access to all the latest global food news and insight
- Expert analysis that puts the news into context
- Exclusive interviews with leading industry figures
- Monthly management briefings with detailed analysis on hot topics
- Personalised RSS feeds and email newsletters
- 10-year archive of news, insight and intelligence
- Discounts on just-food market research
- Plus much more
If you’re already a member, login here
More articles related to this one
UK: Spar withdraws frozen meals contaminated with Sudan 1
Convenience store group Spar has withdrawn two of its own-brand frozen meals because of contamination with the illegal dye Sudan 1, according to the Food Standards Agency.
UK: FSA announces labelling research project
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) today announced the launch of the largest research project it has undertaken to date, to look at what consumers would like to see on front-of-pack labelling.
Selenium: Vital mineral stages a comeback
The levels of selenium in the soil in some parts of the world is declining - a possible consequence of intensive farming. Recent research has demonstrated the mineral plays a vital role in human health, even helping to protect against certain cancers, and so some manufacturers are looking to fortify products with selenium. In the UK, where levels of the mineral are low, selenium-enriched bread has hit supermarket shelves, as Hugh Westbrook reports.
