Tag: Campylobacter jejuni

  • Campylobacter culprit No.1 revealed!

    FSA Scotland reveals the single largest cause of food poisoning in Scotland…

  • Humans and bacteria

    We’ve already looked at how raw food can carry food poisoning bacteria. Now for the next culprit – the human body. There are several areas of the human body which carry food poisoning bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus can be found on hands, skin, throat, mouth, ears, hair and fingernails. Salmonella can also be present in the…

  • Campylobacter jejuni

    Campylobacter jejuni is the most important cause of acute diarrhoea in the UK. It is similar in nature to salmonella. This bacterium is associated with raw meat. It can also be present in water. You can reduce the risks of poisoning from these bacteria by good personal hygiene. Always wash your hands after going to…