Campylobacter

• What is Campylobacter commonly associated with?

  Raw meat and raw poultry
• Which type of products can be a source of Campylobacter?

  Dairy products
• How can birds contaminate food?

  By pecking it and with their droppings
• What type of milk can lead to Campylobacter infection if not treated properly?

  Inadequately pasteurized milk
• What is a potential source of Campylobacter besides food?

  Contaminated water supplies
• What is the most common cause of bacterial food poisoning in the UK?

  Campylobacter
• How many Campylobacter bacteria are needed to cause infection?

  Fewer than 500
• How are Campylobacter bacteria affected by heat?

  They are destroyed by heat