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What does a 1 star food hygiene rating mean?

The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is put in place by the government in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Scotland follows a different, yet similar scheme which you can read about here. The Food Hygiene Scheme is very important, it’s a way to make sure that all food premises are preparing

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Why cooking is the best way to kill bacteria in food

The best way to prevent food-borne illness is to cook food correctly. That means cooking at the correct temperature for long enough to kill any bacteria that it may hold. Different food types require different cooking temperatures, cooking times, and, of course, methods of cooking. It’s important to always check

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Aldi recalls a range of Harvest Morn High Protein products

Recall on: 27 January 2023 Aldi has recalled a range of Harvest Morn High Protein products because potential allergens are not emphasised in bold type on the label. The products contain milk and/or peanuts and/or soya. This alert applies specifically to products distributed in England, Scotland and Wales The following

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Tesco Recalls Creamfields Grated Cheddar: Contains Plastic

Tesco has recalled Creamfields Grated Cheddar as it may contain small pieces of plastic, making it unsafe to eat. Recalled on: 27 January 2023 Product Details: Pack size: 500g Best Before: 23 March 2023 Tesco is recalling the above product from customers because it may contain small pieces of plastic,

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Premises exempt from the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is led by the government in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It’s there to make sure that cafes, food stalls, takeaways, restaurants, and so on, are preparing food in sanitary, and safe conditions – thus protecting the public and their business. There are a handful

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What does EHO stand for in food hygiene?

EHO stands for Environmental Health Officer. If your business prepares, serves, or supplies food, you have to register it using either the food business registration service on GOV.UK or via your local authority website. Once your business is registered, and up and running an EHO from your local authority will arrange

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What does due diligence mean in food safety?

All food businesses in the UK must follow the food hygiene practices and systems put in place by food safety regulations – for a number of reasons. It’s essential for making sure the food you provide is safe for consumption. In order to prove that you are meeting regulations it’s

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What are the three food hygiene ratings for Scotland?

The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is led by the government in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland – which I recently wrote about here. However, in Scotland, they do things differently – their rating system is known as the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS). All food businesses in Scotland, including cafes,

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What food causes Scombrotoxic Food Poisoning & how to avoid it

Scombrotoxic food poisoning – also known as Scrombroid food poisoning is a type of foodborne allergy caused by consuming specific fish species (Scombridae) that has begun to spoil. Tuna, mackerel, sardine, and anchovy are some of the types of fish that are commonly associated with this particular food poisoning. You

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What do food hygiene ratings really mean?

The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is led by the government in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is put in place to make sure that cafes, food stalls, takeaways, restaurants, and more are preparing food in sanitary, and safe conditions – thus protecting the public. Food Hygiene Ratings are scored

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How to get a food hygiene rating at home

Thousands of people in the UK have recently started their own food business at home – cooking up a storm in their kitchen. Perhaps you are one of those people or are currently thinking of starting your own business. There’s usually a plethora of questions that spring to mind when

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How long do eggs last after the best-before date?

There are certain foods out there that you have to be careful with when it comes to consumption. You need to store them properly, at the correct temperatures, and keep a close eye on the best-before date – and that’s before even preparing or cooking them. One of those foods

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How to safely prepare a Christmas turkey

It’s Christmas – a time to be merry, joyful, and slightly gluttonous! Turkey is likely to be the main meat on your festive menu and the last thing you want to do is mess it up. Imagine all your family gathering around the Christmas table only to find the bird

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How long does chocolate last after the best before date?

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – everywhere you go. It really is the most wonderful time of year – there’s snow outside, the decorations are up, and most people are filled with Christmas cheer. There is nothing better than spoiling your family at Christmas time and one

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