Written question asked by Lord Blyth (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 October 1999. It was answered by Baroness Hayman (Labour) on Monday, 11 October 1999.

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Hayman, Baroness

Question

Whether the trimming of carcasses in a slaughterhouse by Meat Hygiene Service personnel to remove contamination increases the risk of penetration of bacteria into deep muscle by way of the exposed, cut surfaces. [HL 3257].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

605 c38-9WA; HL 3257

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Contamination Disease control Hygiene Meat Staff Slaughterhouses Meat Hygiene Service Bacteria