Campylobacter - Joint Working Group
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Retail Survey Results: Q1

In August 2014 the Food Standards Agency published the first quarter of results from their year-long survey of campylobacter at retail. The 12-month survey, running from February 2014 to February 2015, is looking at the prevalence and levels of campylobacter contamination on fresh whole chilled chickens and their packaging. The survey will test 4,000 samples of…

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Introduction to campylobacter

Introduction Food poisoning is not a new phenomenon, but the number of reported cases has increased steadily over the last few years and recently there has been an increasing amount of public interest in the subject. People are becoming more aware and concerned about this type of illness and no longer assume that ‘tummy upsets’ must…

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Enhanced Red Tractor Farm Assurance

Project outline Red Tractor Farm Assurance provides information and guidance on best practice standards for farmers and the standards manual are available to all whether or not they are members of the scheme. In April 2011 Red Tractor Farm Assurance standards were amended to improve bio-security requirements www.assuredfood.co.uk/resources/000/618/broiler AM9 page 21 Biosecurity standards introduced a…

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Incentives for Farmers

Project Outline The initial trial involved 3 farms that had taken part in the larger biosecurity project. The farms had good biosecurity systems in place and were experienced at taking samples for testing. 25 sheds were tested over 3 crops during the summer months. Farmers took boot sock samples at thin and at depopulation when appropriate. These were…

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Steam as a Decontamination Method

Project outline The project consisted of 3 stages Off line application of steam to carcases assess effect on campylobacter. Building a tunnel with steam jets on the processing line. Assessment of carcases after steam treatment for customer acceptability. A steam chamber was constructed around the main process line just after the inside / outside washer…

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Neck Skin Reduction

Project outline 5 birds were left with standard neck flap length and 5 with neck skin totally removed. Levels of campylobacter were ascertained using a whole carcase rinse method and testing via ISO 10272 Work was undertaken to assess the acceptability to the consumer of carcases with short neck skin. Neck skin was removed at various lengths and…

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Electrolysed Water

Project outline Electrolysed water is produced by applying a low voltage charge to water containing a salt. A hydroxide compound is produced which acts as a disinfectant to kill bacteria. It is rendered inactive during the disinfection process or over time. Electrolysed water is safe to eat and is used in the food and other…

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