Norwegian officials have named the suspected source of an E. coli outbreak that affected 15 people.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said the same type of E. coli O26:H11 had been detected in all those infected.
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This consultation will be of interest to:
The subject of this consultation is revised guidance on less than thoroughly cooked be
Researchers have described the first national outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in the United Kingdom associated with burgers that affected 12 people in 2017.
It was also the first known outbreak in the UK linked to frozen burgers. Four small
A review has looked at a number of ways to try and ensure burgers served rare are as safe as those that are thoroughly cooked.
The sale and consumption of burgers served less than thoroughly cooked (LTTC) and pink in the middle is a growing trend, pr
Always cook burgers thoroughly, whether you're cooking them on the barbecue or in the kitchen. Burgers served rare or under-cooked may contain harmful bacteria that could cause food poisoning.
Before serving your burgers, always check that:
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland ("FSAI") has warned that Food Safety should not be compromised to meet consumer trends such as the demand for under-cooked minced beef burgers.
The agency said safety of the product is dependent on sufficient cook
