Food Poisoning
Commons · Question 4606 · 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 role the Food Standards Agency is playing in reducing cases of food poisoning linked to contaminated poultry, meat, eggs and dairy products.
Answer
Answered by Sharon Hodgson, 5 Jun 2026
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is responsible for food safety and hygiene across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It sets and enforces standards across the food chain, working with local authorities and maintaining a direct presence in slaughterhous...