Terms of reference

• To review the current evidence on toxoplasmosis in humans and animals in the UK;
• Consider whether the evidence indicates a food safety issue that needs to be addressed and which food sources are likely to present a significant risk;
• Discuss what further investigations/surveillance may be necessary to obtain robust data on UK prevalence and foodborne sources of toxoplasmosis;
• Consider whether there is a need to revise current food safety advice; and
• Suggest any other aspects that require consideration.

Membership

Chair
Professor Tom Humphrey (to February 2011)
Dr Richard Holliman (from February 2011)

Members
Mr John Bassett
Professor John Coia
Mr Alec Kyriakides (to March 2011)
Professor Paul Hunter (to March 2011)
Mrs Jenny Morris
Co-opted Members
Dr Edward Guy (Public Health Wales)
Mr Paul Hutchinson (AHVLA)

Assessor
Mr Stephen Wyllie (Defra)

Following publication of the report on toxoplasmosis, the Group was disbanded.

Reports

ACMSF Report on the Increased Incidence of Listeriosis in the UK (PDF format 1MB)

ACMSF Risk profile in relation to toxoplasma in the food chain (PDF format 3MB)

Summary of meetings

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