Animal disease outbreaks
Regular updates for food business operators on the impact of foot and mouth disease on meat production. Avian influenza and bluetongue updates are also listed as of interest to, among others, the MHS workforce, whose responsibilities during an outbreak include inspecting and recommending re-approval of affected sites that have been cleansed and disinfected to the satisfaction of the official vet.
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Bird flu poses no food safety risks
The recent cases of bird flu on the Suffolk/Norfolk border pose no safety implications for the human food chain.
Bluetongue poses no food safety risks
The recent confirmation of an outbreak of bluetongue has no safety implications for the human food chain. Meat and milk are safe to eat, and there is no danger either to food handlers or consumers as the disease does not affect humans.
Foot and mouth disease outbreak: 17 September 2007
The situation as at midday on 17 September 2007.
Foot and mouth disease outbreak: 14 September 2007
The situation as at midday on 14 September 2007.
Foot and mouth disease outbreak: 13 September 2007
An outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed at a farm in Surrey on 12 September. A number of control measures have been implemented as a result. In particular these control measures have halted the movement of ruminant animals and pigs in mainland Great Britain.
Foot and mouth disease outbreak: August 2007
This page and the links from it provided regular updates for food business operators on the impact of the August 2007 foot and mouth disease outbreak on meat production.