How long do onions last after the best-before date?
Onions are a staple in many recipes – no matter the season. It’s always a good idea to have a few to hand for this…
What is the danger zone in food hygiene?
When it comes to food safety and hygiene you have to be very careful – especially in the food business industry. There are certain aspects…
How long do you have to appeal a bad food hygiene rating?
The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is a scheme led by local governments in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Scotland follows a different scheme which you…
Boots recalls Kids Daily Health Strawberry Flavour Gummies due to undeclared soya
Recalled on: 22 February 2023 Boots has recalled Boots Daily Health Multivitamins, Strawberry Flavour Gummies due to the presence of soya which is not mentioned…
My Sweet Chickpea Recalls Vegan Products due to Milk Contamination
Recall date: 17 February 2023 My Sweet Chickpea has recalled multiple products due to milk contamination. The products have been cross-contaminated with allergens in a…
How do I make a complaint about food hygiene or safety?
The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is a government-led scheme in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Scotland follows a different, yet similar scheme which you can read…
Quorn Recalls Frozen Swedish Style Balls Because of Plastic (Risk of Choking)
Quorn Foods has recalled Quorn Swedish Style Balls because they may contain small pieces of plastic. The possible presence of plastic makes the product unsafe…
Tahira Foods recalls multiple products because of poor temperature control
Recalled on: 18 February 2023 Tahira Foods has recalled a number of their products because of a breakdown in temperature control in the supply chain.…
Lidl recalls Deluxe Strolghino Salami due to Salmonella
Recalled on: 17 February 2023 Lidl has recalled their Deluxe Strolghino Salami because Salmonella has been found in the product. The affected product is in…
What happens to bacteria when food is frozen?
A freezer is a must-have in all kitchen settings, whether domestic or professional. When food is frozen it won’t deteriorate, and most importantly, bacteria won’t…
How long do potatoes last after the best-before date?
Ahh, potatoes – boil them, mash them, stick them in a stew. They can be prepared in a variety of different ways, and are an…
Kitchen Hygiene: Essential Cleaning Equipment and Products
In our previous post, we discussed how often food businesses should clean their appliances, food equipment, and work surfaces. It would be very counterproductive to…