Taps

Tip of the Week   Safe Handwashing Procedures Safe Handwashing procedures if you have hand operated taps on the handwash basins in the kitchen:– When you turn taps on, you transfer dirt and bacteria onto the taps.  Make sure that, after washing your hands, you do not...

Vacuum Packing

Tip of the Week Vacuum Packing machines must be designated for use for ready to eat foods OR raw food use.  One machine cannot be used for both raw and ready to eat foods even if cleaned and sanitised after each use Procedures for Vacuum Packing Separate vacuum...

Scombroid Food Poisoning

Tip of the Week Did you know that leaving fish to defrost at room temperature, or in water in a sink, can cause food poisoning or an allergic reaction? A common form of food poisoning attributed to fish is Scombroid food poisoning.  The symptoms of this type of food...