Written question asked by David Hinchliffe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 November 1988. It was answered by Edwina Currie (Conservative) on Monday, 14 November 1988 on behalf of the Department of Health.

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Written question

Question

To undertake an in-depth assessment of micro-biological safety of cook-chill catering with particular reference to listeria & whether, in view of alleged risks with this catering system, will suspend its implementation in NHS while this assessment takes place.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

140 c479W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Hospitals Diseases Health hazards Hygiene Food Listeria monocytogenes Bacteria Cook-chill catering