Food Standards Agency lifts advice regarding peanut contamination in mustard products
On the 14th November 2024, the FSA lifted the advice to consumers on avoiding anything containing, or that may contain, mustard. This advice was issues due to potential contamination of products with peanuts, however all affected products have now been recalled. The FSA has recommended that businesses continue to avoid products listed in the allergy alerts section on the FSA website as well as recheck stock for any affected products listed. Additionally, because some mustard-based products will...
Urgent allergen advice released from the Food Standards Agency regarding peanut contamination in mustard products
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising people who have a peanut allergy to avoid consuming foods that contain or may contain mustard, mustard powder or mustard flour because they may have been contaminated with peanuts. These mustard ingredients can be found in food such as dips, sauces, salads and pre-packed sandwiches. Both peanuts and mustard are among the 14 allergens on which it is mandatory to provide information. FGS Ingredients Ltd is recalling several products...
Unlock Safety Expertise with a Level 2 Food Safety Course
Looking to invest in your team with a Level 2 Food Safety Course?It’s sometimes hard to know what the correct level of training qualification that your employees need. So if you’re unsure, why not read our blog ‘Which Food Hygiene Courses Do I Need? Decoding the Best Level of Training for Your Team’s Success’?However, if you’re a foodservice business then you almost certainly need to invest in a Level 2 Food Safety Course or two...
Which Food Hygiene Courses Do I Need? Decoding the Best Level of Training for Your Team’s Success
Food safety and hygiene has always been a critical aspect of running a hospitality business - making food hygiene courses ever important. By training your staff and investing in their development and safety knowledge, you protect your people and your brand. But from temperature monitoring and hazard identification to proper food storage techniques and allergen awareness, there’s understandably a lot on the plate.Then, with the hospitality staffing issues that have been prevalent in the post-pandemic...
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