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BHA signs up to deliver physical activity pledge

July 26, 2011

The British Hospitality Association has signed up to deliver a physical activity guidelines pledge in support of the government’s Responsibility Deal which aims to improve health levels. New physical activity guidelines published by the four UK Chief Medical Officers cover early years, children and young people, adults, and older adults. This is the first time UK-wide physical activity guidelines have been produced and the first time guidelines have been issued in the …

BHA signs up to deliver physical activity pledge

FSA issues guidance to caterers and restaurateurs following outbreaks of E. coli in France and Germany

June 30, 2011

Recent reports of E. coli cases in France, which followed on from those reported in Germany, have led the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to revise guidance on the consumption of sprouted seeds such as alfalfa, mung beans (usually known as bean sprouts) and fenugreek. As a precaution the agency has advised that sprouted seeds should only be eaten if they have been cooked thoroughly – until steaming hot throughout. They should not …