HallMark’s Expertise in Sample Design & Collection Supports Key UK Food Safety Research

For many years, HallMark Veterinary & Compliance Services, has played a vital role in UK food safety surveillance by providing expert sample design and collection for key research projects. Our work has contributed to long-term monitoring of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and foodborne pathogens across the UK retail sector, supporting studies commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and other key stakeholders.

Our recent contributions include sampling for several high-profile surveillance studies, including:

🔬 AMR in Farmed Salmon Fillets (FS900350) – Investigating antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli and Listeria spp. in raw, prepacked, farmed salmon fillets available in UK retail.

🥩 AMR in Retail Meats (2023-2027) – Assessing the presence of antimicrobial-resistant E. coli in beef, pork, and poultry on sale in Northern Ireland.

🐄 AMR in Beef and Pork (2021, 2022) – Surveillance projects tracking E. coli and other pathogens in red meat products to inform food safety policies.

🍗 Poultry Product Safety – Supporting studies on Salmonella, E. coli, and AMR in frozen, part-cooked, breaded, or battered poultry products in the UK.

🐾 Raw Pet Food Surveillance – Investigating antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in raw dog and cat food, addressing potential risks for both pets and their owners.

🐔 EU Harmonised AMR Surveillance (2020, Year 6) – Contributing to the ongoing monitoring of AMR E. coli in retail chicken, ensuring alignment with European safety standards.

With extensive experience in food safety compliance, sample design and collection, HallMark’s team ensures that sample collection adheres to rigorous scientific protocols, providing reliable data for government and industry-led research. Our work helps shape policies to safeguard public health while supporting businesses in meeting regulatory requirements.

📌 Read more about these studies on the Food Standards Agency website

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