A large percentage of supermarket chicken is contaminated with campylobacter

The video discusses the prevalence of the Campylobacter bug in UK supermarket chicken, highlighting it as the leading cause of food poisoning. It reveals that a significant portion of chicken samples are highly contaminated, with no legal standards for acceptable levels. The Food Standards Agency urges supermarkets to reduce contamination rates, but current levels remain high. Tesco has the lowest contamination rate, while Asda has the highest. Consumers are advised to avoid washing raw chicken and to cook meat thoroughly to prevent illness.

What is the primary cause of food poisoning in the UK according to the video?

• Listeria

• E. coli

• Campylobacter

• Salmonella

How many people does Campylobacter make ill each year in the UK?

• 100,000

• 280,000

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

Which supermarket has the lowest incidence of chicken contamination?

• Morrison

• Tesco

• Sainsbury

• Asda

What percentage of Asda's chickens are contaminated with Campylobacter?

• 64%

• 82%

• 70%

• 78%

What is one recommended practice for consumers to avoid spreading germs from raw chicken?

• Freezing the chicken

• Washing the chicken thoroughly

• Cooking the chicken thoroughly

• Marinating the chicken