Food Hygiene Rating Scheme introduced in the UK
The Food Standards Agency, in partnership with local authorities, is introducing the national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the Food Hygiene Information Scheme in Scotland. The schemes help consumers choose where to eat out or...FSA updates list of products NOT using colours linked with hyperactivity
The Food Standards Agency has updated its list of product ranges that do not contain the six food colours associated with possible hyperactivity in young children. The list includes companies that have product ranges which have never contained the six food colourings...Vegetables best served washed – FSA campaign
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) launched a new campaign reminding people to wash raw vegetables to help minimise the risk of food poisoning. The campaign is in response to E.coli outbreaks in Britain and abroad this year including one linked to soil on raw vegetables...Let’s talk Turkey – food safety advice from FSA
During this season of festive cheer, one gift you don’t want to give to family and friends is food poisoning. NB. This advice is useful for any celebration meal, feast or banquet you may be planning throughout the year. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has prepared a...The Salad Drawer – the most dangerous place in the fridge.
Salad drawers in fridges can contain more than 750 times the level of bacteria considered safe. Food safety, and health and well-being of members of the household, can be put at risk through neglect of some basic cleanliness and hygiene activities. Potentially killer...Want to Chat?
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