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Elderly people are amongst the most vulnerable to contracting food poisoning, which is why a recent report in The Guardian is so concerning. Having studied data from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), it found that care homes failed food safety inspections more than any other type of care provider. In fact, more than 200 residential, […]
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Food Safety & Hygiene NewsPhysical hazards in food We’ve all seen pictures of items found in food which really shouldn’t be there. Fried chicken heads. Lizard heads lurking in salad leaves. Mice baked into loaves of bread… Please be assured that these only make it into the newspapers and Twittersphere because they are so very rare. So long as
Physical hazards – 5 things you really wouldn’t like to find in food Read More »
Food Safety & Hygiene NewsBack to work, everyone! Well, after a long summer, it felt like we were all ‘Back to School’ again this month. We don’t run courses in August, as most people are away on holiday, so it was nice to have the office and training room busy and full of people again now it’s September In
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Food Safety & Hygiene NewsBecoming a trainer in the food industry If you have plenty of experience within the food industry, but you’re looking for a job which offers more flexibility, why not consider becoming a trainer? Many people who have had demanding technical roles in food manufacturing have gone on to become very successful tutors. They understand food
Ever thought of becoming a trainer in the food industry? Read More »
Food Safety & Hygiene NewsTACCP and VACCP All food manufacturing and production carries a certain degree of risk. That’s why we have food safety regulations and certain industry standards which must be adhered to. We put risk management systems in place, such as HACCP which is there to prevent food-borne illnesses and accidental hazards. Through an effective HACCP system
TACCP and VACCP – Check the vulnerability of your products? Read More »
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