John Malone

Meat Hygiene Inspector with the Food Standards Agency.
My Tweets are my own personal opinions/Views & not the FSA's.
ReTweets are not an endorsement.

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Should you wash your fruit and veg?

✅ Yes!

Wash them under the tap or in a bowl of fresh water. Make sure to rub their skin too.

More home food facts: https://t.co/ZuVQPoGYnl

#HomeFoodFacts

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week so here’s our ‘Food for Thought’ seminar... we’re exploring the impact of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the agri-food chain: https://t.co/psOvh3C7Rn

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Don’t let poor allergen management be the showstopper to your baking business.

If you’ve been inspired by #GBBO to turn your cake making passion into a profession, use our guidance to help you get started: https://t.co/b4QmDZR9FI

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

We're recruiting new members to join our independent Scientific Advisory Committees and Science Council. These committees provide us with invaluable advice that directly shapes government food safety policy.

Find out more and how to apply: https://t.co/8bTn4zaJ88

#FSAScience

[Lucy Stevens MCIPR @LucyMStevens]

Feeling mentally exhausted, struggling to concentrate or experiencing brain fog? This article about cognitive load theory explains a lot...

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

The Science Council is an independent committee that advises us on our use of science. They’ll be discussing updates from FSA science and food hypersensitivity at its next meeting. If you have a question for them, please send it in by noon on 2 December: https://t.co/iSrKzKvOR5

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Tender opportunity: We’re looking for researchers to carry out a survey of Salmonella, E. coli and AMR in frozen, part-cooked breaded or battered poultry products for sale in the UK.

The application deadline is 11 Dec: https://t.co/0KNhkJwSoE

#Tender #Research #AMR

[Emily Miles @EmilyHMiles]

Our open Board meeting is this Wednesday. Questions submitted in time, get read out at start of meeting. If we can, we answer in the course of the open meeting. (If we’re flummoxed, or want to check something, we get back to you as soon as we can in writing.)

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Lots of food is freezer-friendly.

From apples to yoghurt, wine to cheese, see what you can freeze with @LFHW_UK’s food storage A-Z guide: https://t.co/xkB5nxX2yN

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Lidl GB recalls What’s Cooking? Lighter for You Meatballs because of undeclared milk #FoodAllergy https://t.co/qaXoDd0rYF

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Don’t want anything faulty in your chicken balti? Then:

✅ Always follow the cooking instructions

✅ Cook your food thoroughly until steaming hot

✅ Avoid food poisoning like salmonella and campylobacter

https://t.co/oewnliRCk7

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Bettinehoeve recalls Bettine Blanc Goat’s Cheese because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes #FoodAlert https://t.co/PyuUBe1Td4

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Find out how to get involved in the next major study of Infectious Intestinal Disease.

Here the team shares their vision for #IID3: https://t.co/eJ9yRttjHc

#FSAScience

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

As part of our 20th anniversary we’re recalling 2010, when the FSA and the Meat Hygiene Service merged.

There are now over 200 vets and more than 600 meat hygiene inspectors working to keep meat safe. https://t.co/7Yt4okuFJL

#FSA20

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Now hiring: We're looking for an Executive Support Officer in our Northern Ireland Executive Support Unit. Apply now: https://t.co/eVHyRkowfT

#Jobs #Hiring

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Waitrose & Partners recall Waitrose Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi because allergens are not labelled in English #FoodAllergy https://t.co/x3fQJPUxks

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

Salmonella has been found in a very small proportion of eggs in England and Wales. The contaminated batch code 1UK15270 may have been bought from @Sainsburys @Asda or @AldiUK. Check our website for the affected best before dates. Cooking eggs thoroughly will eliminate salmonella.

[Emily Miles @EmilyHMiles]

I made a speech about the future of food regulation. I also said the primary authority system needed improving. And that some food businesses are more influential than others (eg big retailers and digital platforms) so need to be regulated in more strategic way.

[Food Standards Agency @foodgov]

We’re hosting free webinars to explain how the risk analysis and UK food authorisation process will work after the Transition Period.

Register now for 12 or 16 November: https://t.co/flqacwFT19

[John Malone @realjohnmalone]

@CardiffButcher Good to see natural skins & not the Devro casings 👏👏👏