At DDS (International), we are occasionally approached by newly-formed businesses that deal with the sale or manufacture of food. In order to comply with EU legislation it is essential that the business has a food safety management system in place that follows the principles of HACCP as laid down in Codex Alimentarius. It is not uncommon, particularly with smaller businesses,… read more →
If you are thinking about eating out, or ordering from a takeaway, you might want to consider checking the company’s latest food hygiene rating first. For several years now, the Food Standards Agency have been running the Food Hygiene Rating System (FHRS), in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This is more commonly known as ‘Scores on the Doors‘. This publicly… read more →
Celebrating Success Pleased to report that 4 delegates gained a merit and 4 delegates recently passed the CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety. The delegates, from the Hakkasan restaurant group attended the course on 3 seperate days, over a 3 week period and then took the exam the following week. We asked the course delegates if they were… read more →
Question What are the 14 allergens required on food labelling? Answer What is an allergen? An allergen is a substance that causes an allergic reaction. What are the symptoms of an allergic reaction? Allergic reaction symptoms can can vary from mild to severe. Symptoms are often mild when you are first exposed to an allergen, but the symptoms can get… read more →
Food poisoning (also known as foodborne illness or foodborne disease) is any illness that results from eating contaminated food. Below is a guide to the 17 most common types of food poisoning. This guide includes a description of the type of food poisoning, the source, the symptoms suffered, when symptoms will start showing, prevention and notable cases as reported by… read more →
While I was researching for my 22 Cases of Bacteria Contaminated Food Recalls in the UK article I came across some quite bizarre and shocking contaminants which required a nationwide recall that I want to share with you. I will now count down the seven most shocking contaminants I have discovered. This list is composed using the Food Standards Agency’s… read more →
In this article we take a look at twenty two cases of bacteria contaminated food recalls in the UK. This list is composed using the Food Standards Agency’s historic records of food alerts news. We first take a look into the details of the food recall and the type of contamination and end with information about the bacteria found in… read more →
Overview of incident The Royal Court Hotel located on the outskirts of Bedworth had failed to maintain an adequate food safety management system. Details of fine After pleading guilty to six food hygiene offences, the hotel was fined £18,000 and was also ordered to pay costs of £7,400. Inspectors found a number of issues… Build-up of grease and food debris… read more →
Overview of incident The Bamboo Chinese Takeaway, in Anerley Road was inspected by officers from Bromley Council’s food safety team following complaints from customers. The resulting inspection uncovered a rodent infestation. Details of fine The premises was fined £9,600, plus ordered to pay costs of £1,358 and a victim surcharge of £120. The manager of the takeaway was also personally… read more →
Overview of incident A wedding guest tipped-off environmental health officers following a reception at Davenport Green Hall following a wedding reception at the venue. Environmental officers arrived unannounced and discovered multiple food safety and health and safety failings. Details of fine Davenport Green Hall Ltd were fined £39,500 and ordered to pay £21,500 in costs after pleading guilty to ten… read more →
