EU harmonised surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) E. coli and Salmonella found in fresh beef and pork meat on retail sale in the UK in 2027
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The objective of microbiological food safety research themes is to provide robust information on the presence, growth, survival, and elimination of pathogenic microorganisms throughout the food chain; the extent, distribution, causes, risks and burden of foodborne disease will also be considered where appropriate.
The reduction of foodborne disease has been one of FSA’s key objectives in ensuring food safety.
The reduction of foodborne disease is a continuing priority, ensuring that food produced and sold in the UK is safe to eat.
We are taking a targeted approach to the control and reduction of individual pathogens, with the aim of reducing the overall burden of foodborne disease in the UK.
Lot 1.
Survey design, sample collection at retail and transportation to the testing laboratory Lot 2.
Microbiological testing, data analysis, reporting and archiving of recovered bacteria and their AMR profile
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The objective of microbiological food safety research
The objective of microbiological food safety research themes is to provide robust information on the presence, growth, survival, and elimination of pathogenic microorganisms throughout the food chain; the extent, distribution, causes, risks and burden of foodborne disease will also be considered where appropriate.
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