Fatal Allergen Incident

Tip of the Week This month a fatal accident occurred when a 24 year old woman, who had a dairy allergy, died after stirring her drink with a teaspoon that was contaminated with milk Jess went into anaphylaxis and, even though she administered her EpiPen, she sadly...

Ditch the Dishcloths

Tip of the Week During food prep and service, there should be no use of dishcloths in your kitchen (other than in the dishwash area) Dishcloths and tea towels used to clean worktops and food surfaces in the kitchen are risky as they spread bacteria and allergens...

HACCP Refresher

Tip of the Week   January is always a good time to give your team some refresher HACCP training We recommend all staff read through your HACCP procedures (Food Safety Management System – HACCP Policy)  as a refresher. Ensure that you are completing your food safety...

Plastic cutlery ban

Tip of the Week Single use plastic cutlery, bowls, plates, cups and takeaway containers are to be banned in England The exact date of the ban has not yet been released but is likely to come into effect later this year. Similar bans have already been made in Scotland...