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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...