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Fecal contamination found in unpasteurised milk samples

2nd February 2012

Following a periodical review of consumer health risks from unpasteurised milk and cream, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have maintained their recommendation that pasteurisation is an important control measure in reducing the risks from consumption of raw milk.

Microbiological data reviewed showed the presence of pathogenic microorganisms in some raw milk samples and indicators of faecal contamination present at varying levels in most samples analysed.

Whilst full results of the review are yet to be published, it is clear that the need for routine testing to detect pathogens such as E.coli as quickly and easily as possible will remain as important as ever.

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Investigations continue after E.coli outbreak at Aboyne nursery

29th May 2012

NHS Grampian's Health Protection team is now investigating an outbreak of E.coli O157 that is affecting three adults and four children. There are also another four suspected cases, who are all children. The children all attend Rose... ...read on

Selfridges temporarily suspends the sale of raw milk

10th May 2012

Selfridges has temporarily stopped selling unpasteurised milk after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) confirmed that the sale of raw cows’ milk from retail premises is an offence under current food hygiene regulations. The FSA and its experts insist that raw milk ... ...read on

Ireland reports another increase in cases of E.coli and issues booklet for childcare workers

25th April 2012

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today voiced its concern at the high levels of E. coli infection in Southern Ireland, with provisional figures of 285 cases of human infection recorded in 2011 by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. ... ...read on

Another casualty in US raw milk outbreak

18th April 2012

The number of cases linked to an outbreak of E.coli O157 in Oregon, USA, has increased to at least 18. Four of them, including a 1-year-old, have been hospitalized with Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (HUS) and are suffering from acute kidney failure. ... ...read on

E.coli found in more than a quarter of household dishcloths

4th April 2012

A recent study by the food safety organisation Safefood has found that 27% of household dishcloths in Ireland contain E.coli. The study was undertaken to warn consumers about the potential risks of poisoning from e... ...read on