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Who is the FSA?

The Food Standards Agency, or FSA, is a government department responsible for food safety and hygiene across the UK. Their job is to protect public health by ensuring food is safe to eat. They issue advice and warnings, like the one about runny eggs in this story, and work with businesses to maintain standards.

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