The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today issued the results of a survey into the microbiological quality of raw chicken fillets that were distributed to butchers* in gas flushed bulk packs and are sold loose to the consumer. Although the survey found that the majority of butchers (92%) stored chicken fillets at the recommended temperature of 5oC or cooler; 8% did not provide a use-by date as required by law and 23% provided a use-by date for which they had no basis. Furthermore, at least 23% of butchers provided a use-by date that was unrealistically long for the product to remain unspoiled in the consumer’s fridge.
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http://www.fsai.ie/news_centre/press_releases/chickenfillets29112010.html
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