FSA Updates answers on cross-contamination control

The Food Standards agency has published the second edition of the Q&A on its guidance document ‘E.coli 0157:control of cross-contamination’.

http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/enforcement/crosscontaminationqanda.pdf

The new version of the Q&A address a number of issues that have arisen since the original document was published in June 2011.

Among the issues addressed are:

• expanded information on the scientific basis of the guidance
• a definition of ‘complex equipment’
• detailed advice on ‘temporary clean areas’ applicable to ALL food businesses
• advice on the preparation and use of fruit and vegetables for ready-to-eat foods
• advice on the use of probe thermometers