Is Masterchef setting a bad example of food hygiene?

Masterchef – it’s one of the most popular shows on television, where talented amateurs compete to serve up restaurant-standard food. No doubt several thousands of people will be watching this week’s final to see whether Larkin, Natalie or Dale earn the coveted title. Lately though, it seems the programme has given some viewers a bitter […]

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What is the biggest source of food poisoning in the UK? Campylobacter

Meat contamination has dominated the headlines in recent months. First there was the horsemeat scandal and more recently the recall of Asda Smart Price Corned Beef due to detection of very small levels of the veterinary medicine phenylbutazone, or ‘bute.’ These particular cases have been high profile, reaching the national news, but the reality is

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It’s National Allergy Awareness Week, so let’s talk food allergens!

Mention the word ‘allergy’ and many people automatically think of hay fever, pet hair or dust mites: of sufferers stocking up on nasal sprays, antihistamine tablets or cleaning furiously. Talk about food allergies and the obvious ones that the general public will recognise are peanuts, milk and gluten/wheat. An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s

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Case Study: Odling Bros. Ltd Family Butchers #GreatBritishBeefWeek

Just in time for Great British Beef Week, here’s our latest case study on Odling’s Family Butchers. Background Odling Bros. of Lincolnshire is an award-winning business which is synonymous with quality products and great service. Established in the 1920s as a small butcher’s shop selling quality locally-sourced meat and poultry, it is still run by

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Meet the Trainer: Peter Clarke HACCP & Food Safety expert

Peter Clarke is a trainer, consultant and auditor, specialising in HACCP, food safety and quality management systems. He has been working in this field since 1998, and has worked with VWA since 2002. Peter trains up to level 4 in food safety and HACCP, as well as running numerous auditor training courses, including all those

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