Recommendations

Recommendations of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.

* Cook raw meats thoroughly, particularly poultry

* Avoid cross-contamination by keeping raw meat away from other raw foods

* Poultry-producers should adopt "biosecurity" measures to reduce germ levels in flocks

* Manage animal waste to avoid Campylobacter contamination of the environment

* Retail and catering staff should be trained in proper food-handling

* The Department of Agriculture and Food should start monitoring imports to ensure standards

* The Government should support awareness programmes and open a Campylobacter Reference Laboratory