The Agency has published online advice on the safe use of eggs in catering. The guidance covers handling, storing and cooking eggs, using pasteurised egg, and catering for vulnerable groups. It also gives tips on ?pooling? eggs, where caterers break lots of eggs into a bowl and use the mix throughout the day.
The Agency has published the second annual report on progress on implementation of the UK?s National Control Plan (NCP) for January 2007 to March 2011.
This month?s FSA News, which has been published and is available online, highlights some of the work that has been going on as part of the latest phase of the Agency?s salt campaign, and includes a summary of research that shows how people are often unaware of where salt is ?hidden? in common foods.
Asda has withdrawn some packs of its 2 Pack Cream Slice, because they have been incorrectly packaged and may contain 2 Pack Custard Slice. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to egg. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.
A Government scheme, supported by the Food Standards Agency, aimed at encouraging and recognising best practice among public sector organisations buying and serving healthier, more sustainable food, is recruiting for its pilot phase.
The Agency has published an update on the progress since August 2009 on the development of the national six-tier ?Scores on the doors? (SotD) scheme for England Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Agency’s local authority audit report for Lichfield is now available online.
The Food Standards Agency has published an evaluation report of FSA Mission: Possible!, a UK-wide pilot scheme aimed at teaching food hygiene messages to children aged 8 to 10 (key stage 2).
The Agency is recruiting two qualified and chartered Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs), on secondment from local authorities, to assist with the high-profile project to introduce a national ‘Scores on the Doors’ (SotD) scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for rating of hygiene standards in food premises.
The Food Standards Agency has launched a ?Safer food, better business? (SFBB) pack especially for childminders. The pack gives simple, straightforward advice on food safety.