Food safety stories and practical advice.

Contamination in food can be described as something that should not be there because it could cause harm to the consumers, therefore it is a food safety hazard. Sources of…

Food law requires that food business operators adhere to Use By dates on food labels. It is good practice to also follow Best Before dates. Date marking is also essential…

Reheating food is a great way to reduce food waste. Food must be reheated safely. When reheating food you must be mindful of the ‘danger zone’. This is between 5°C…

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has reinforced why personal hygiene is important. More than ever customers are conscious of hygiene when they eat out. They notice if staff do not wash…

Food hygiene and safety training is the process of teaching people how to keep food safe to eat. People who work with food are food handlers. Working with food includes…

How often do you prepare plant-based food at home? Do you need to think about food allergens when preparing foods? Veganism, vegetarianism and plant-based diets have become very trendy lately.…

In this blog, I’m taking a look at food allergens and how to prevent allergenic contamination. Get it wrong and it can cost lives. My passion is to ensure I…

Achieving a food hygiene rating of 5 is what every food business should be aiming for. It lets your customers know that you serve safe food. I’m an EHO with…