Author: Food & Safety Admin

Five Gruesome Food-Borne Illnesses Straight Out Of A Horror Movie


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We all know about the dangers of Salmonella or Listeria – but don’t let familiarity breed complacence – you’re much more likely...

Misconception 1: The sniff test works


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As foods age, bacteria start to multiply rapidly – especially in warm environments. Some of these bacteria release ‘off’ smells – ga...

The frightening long-term effects of food poisoning


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If you think that a bout of food poisoning is just a bit of vomiting and diarrhoea, then you may be in for a bit of a shock. Studies are now...

10 foods to avoid while pregnant … and why


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Pregnancy hormones can lower a woman’s immune system to the point that infections and diseases that she would normally fight off can have...

Protecting your customers from listeria


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The news today is reporting a story about two people who have died from listeria infection. Ten people in total have been affected by this o...

Why is food safety important?


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Each year millions of people suffer food poisoning. For many people it will result in illness and discomfort. For some, however, it will hav...

The “Ultimate” Hand Washing Guide?


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How many of the horrible hand washers can you identify with?

USE BY vs BEST BEFORE


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There is a critical difference between “use by” and “best before”, and it is what is happening to the food as it ages.

How not to do social media “on the fly”


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  Businesses are now judged not just on the quality of their product, but also how they handle social media. This is the full article o...

Staff Hygiene Alert: “Check the Toilets” Reminder


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I recommend checking out the toilets of a restaurant to see if the staff care about cleanliness (and consequently food safety). When you com...