Campylobacter is the most common cause of food poisoning in the UK, causing over 300,000 cases per year and costing the economy more than £583 million.

The most common source is poultry meat, although it is also found in red meat, unpasteurised milk and untreated water.

To support the Agency’s five-year campylobacter risk management programme, the Agency is looking to commission a range of research as part of a new campylobacter research programme.

Where appropriate, the FSA will work with other funders to help deliver the evidence needed in a coordinated way.

The initial areas of research are:

• feasibility of developing a rapid on-farm test
• effectiveness of biosecurity training
• controlling campylobacter in the slaughterhouse
• monitoring campylobacter
• predictive models
• measuring the impact of interventions