Professional body says outbreaks of foodborne illnesses will increase unless urgent action taken
, will increase in the UK unless urgent action is taken to tackle severe shortages of environmental health officers, a body representing the profession has said.
She said the recent outbreak “underscores the critical role” they play in making sure food is safe, and protecting the public. “Without sufficient staffing and resources, our ability to prevent such outbreaks is severely compromised.” Environmental health practitioners conduct regular inspections of food establishments to ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards. They assess hygiene practices, food storage conditions, and cooking methods to ensure compliance with health regulations, identifying any potential contamination sources in the process.
In January the Food Standards Agency expressed concern that local authorities did not have the resources to provide food controls.
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