No illness has been reported to date in humans exposed to animals infected with the Schmallenberg virus, which is thought to be carried by midges.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the Health Protection Agency (HPA) have stated the virus is unlikely to cause disease in humans.
Defra is actively monitoring the situation and the FSA is in contact with both Defra and the HPA to keep the issue under review.
Consumers should continue to follow the normal food hygiene precautions when handling, preparing and cooking all foods to reduce the risk of illness from harmful microorganisms, the FSA said.
Source: FSA
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