UK: SALAD LINK TO SALMONELLA CASES

Article Abstract:

The 372 instances of salmonella typhimurium DT104 reported in the UK between 1 August and 12 September 2000 may be linked to salad in sandwiches and burgers in takeaway meals, it was revealed on 19 September 2000. This acute form of food poisoning is immune to antibiotics and the number of cases is more tan double the total for the year earlier. The Public Health Laboratory Service said that the sufferers could have eaten tomatoes and lettuce in burgers, kebabs or sandwiches three days before the illness took hold.

United Kingdom, Dietetic Foods, Government regulation, Prepared Perishable Foods, Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing, Safety and security measures, Diet foods, Brief Article, Convenience foods, Food and nutrition

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Shoppers to pay the price in plans for powerful food-standards agency

Article Abstract:

The Food Standards Agency planned by the UK government will be partly funded by charges to manufacturers for food licences. This is likely to lead to a rise in food prices as the food industry faces costs estimated at 200 million pounds sterling. The government plans that the agency, which will be created by 1999, will play a vital role in developing nutrition policy. In particular, it will assist in developing a definition of a healthy diet.

Food & Kindred Products, Standards, Planning, Independent regulatory commissions

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