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Campylobacter; the facts

FAQ's on campylobacter (taken from FSAI website)

See link on this page to FSAI Statement or go to www.fsai.ie NewsCentre/Press statements

 

What can consumers do?
Consumers can protect themselves by:
- using a separate bag for packing raw poultry and raw meats when shopping
- washing hands with soap before and after preparing or handling raw poultry and meat and before touching anything else
- not washing oven ready birds (as this can spread Campylobacter around the kitchen)
- freezing raw poultry and meat, as this reduces the number of Campylobacter
- cooking all poultry products thoroughly (the meat is cooked properly when it is no longer pink and the juices from deep inside the meat run clear)
- preventing cross-contamination in the kitchen by not using the same chopping board for raw meat/poultry and other foods
- washing all chopping boards, work surfaces and utensils with soap and hot water after preparing raw poultry and meat
- avoiding drinking unpasteurised milk and untreated surface water
- making sure that people with diarrhoea (especially children) wash their hands carefully and frequently with soap to reduce the risk of spreading infection
- washing hands with soap after having contact with pets and their droppings.

 

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Craftbutchers scoop top training award for National Certificate in Butchering Skills

Craftbutchers win prestigious training Award from Aontas (The National Adult Learning Organisation) for the National Certificate in Butchering Skills;

'Upskilling is a real buzz word at the moment', says Emer Brady, Training Manager with Craftbutchers , 'and it's something that the industry is coming to grips with. But it can be difficult for butchers to really pursue any kind of qualification - due to long hours and the hands-on nature of their work.

This programme really works because it is flexible, 'on the job' and relevant for butchers. Furthermore, a vibrant domestic food industry is vitally important to our exports. It is helping to sustain the independent meat retail sector in Ireland which is vital in maintaining consumer choice, competitiveness and diversity.'

 

Junk food outlets increase advertising spend

Value is where it always was, in your own kitchen'

While economic pressures are hitting the family budget the craftbutchers organisation has advised that the best solution to this, as to many things is an old solution; in this case the not so difficult art of meal making.

The idea that the creation of a nutritious value meal is beyond the skills of the average person is a myth, according to Craftbutchers President Hugh Maguire.

Value that's good for you at your Craft Butcher!

Meat is still great value, well below food inflation

EU figures published recently show that the price of milk, cheese and eggs has risen by more than 22% in the past 12 months, while the cost of bread and cereals has increased by almost 12%.

In this same period meat has risen by only 5.7% just about keeping place with inflation.

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Craftbutchers say all health evidence indicates that meat as part of a balanced diet is good for you!

Craftbutchers, like all food professionals recommend a balanced diet. The Irish Cancer Society does likewise. The World Cancer Research Fund says that 'many foods of animal origin are nourishing and healthy if consumed in modest amounts'.

(Source 'Food, Nutrition, Physical activity and the Prevention of Cancer; a Global perspective'. Washington DC 2007)

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