Written questions

Food Poisoning

Commons · Question 4605 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 5 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the latest data published by the UK Health Security Agency indicating high levels of Salmonella and Campylobacter infections in England; and what steps are being take

Answer

Answered by Sharon Hodgson, 5 Jun 2026

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) actively monitors and assesses the latest data on levels of foodborne disease (FBD) to determine whether action may be needed to protect public health.Controlling FBD is a strategic priority for the FSA to protect consumers...