Food Poisoning
Duties of the Environmental Health Department
Food poisoning is the main type of infectious disease that our department investigates. There are many types of bacteria that can cause it.
The following links provide more information on the most common causes of food poisoning, what to do if you think you have been affected and how our department will investigate possible cases. Please click on the links for more information.
Please note: you are required to inform your employer, GP or Environmental Health Officer (EHO) of illness if you are:
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A food handler preparing or handling food and/or drink, including open food, bar work, supermarkets etc.Please contact us to report such illness or to make a complaint about premises you think may be linked to your illness.
What is food poisoning?
What are the main causes of food poisoning?
What to do if you think you have food poisoning
How the department finds out about food poisoning & what we will do
The following links provide information on specific bacteria or illnesses:
The National Public Health Service Wales
The Health Protection Agency
Listeria - Keeping Food Safe (Fact Sheet)
Contact Us
Public Protection Department
Bridgend County Borough Council
Civic offices
Angel Street
Bridgend
CF31 4WB
Tel: (01656) 643260
Fax: (01656) 643285
E-mail: publicprotection@bridgend.gov.uk
- Last Updated: 26/08/2008
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