Rise in contaminated chickens sold

There has been a significant rise in the amount of contaminated chickens bought in Ireland, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).

Around half of all fresh store-bought chicken in Ireland is contaminated with campylobacter, a food-poisoning bug that thrives in poultry and can cause infections in humans.

Dr Lisa O’Connor, chief specialist in food science at the FSAI, said they are aware of the problem and admits it poses a “significant challenge” for the consumer.