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Almost three out of four people are prepared to take a chance with food safety when eating out, according to a survey of more than 2,000 people carried out for the Food Standards Agency.

More than quarter of those surveyed (26%) said they are prepared to take bigger risks when eating out on holiday, more than one in seven (15%) take a gamble with food at sporting and music events, and 28% said they are most likely to take a chance with food following an evening out. Just 25% said they would never take a chance with their food.

With the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games providing a host of opportunities to eat out and enjoy the food on offer in London and across the country, the Agency is reminding everyone to protect their health by doing what they can to ensure the food they eat is safe.

Sarah Appleby, Head of Local Authority Enforcement at the FSA, said: ‘Through our Play it Safe campaign, we’re celebrating the food on offer in the UK and encouraging people not to take a chance and risk spoiling a great day or evening out during the Games.’

The Food Standards Agency is running the Play it Safe campaign to ensure that all food bought, cooked and eaten this summer is safe. Safer eating tips for visitors to the Games can be found at the link below.