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The report, published by safefood, examined food safety risks linked to food brought into hospitals, residential care and nursing homes for vulnerable patients on the island of Ireland. Results indicated a good general knowledge of food safety but a lack of awareness of food safety policies or advice relating to food brought into or bought in healthcare settings for patient consumption. Some healthcare managers and supervisors felt it was not their role to monitor food safety but believed it was the responsibility of relatives of patients. While an approach of no external food" would not be achievable, a policy where no hot foods are permitted would be good when visiting vulnerable patients because of the increased risk of food poisoning."