Survey: Despite the Risks, Brits Prefer Undercooked Hamburgers
Research conducted by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) last summer reveals that over 5 million citizens of Great Britain are at risk for foodborne illness linked to undercooked hamburgers. The survey results were released just as the UK was celebrating National Burger Day last week.
The study consisted of 26 participants via their mobile phones when they were in restaurants, followed up by online discussion; and a survey of 2,708 respondents using the FSA’s Consumer Panel. All strands of research engaged consumers from England, Wales and Northern Ireland and took place in from June 2015 through July 2015. Notable findings include the following: