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Minimising the risk of allergen contamination in a food business is critically important as anaphylaxis can be life-threatening. If there was an allergen fatality, the Police and Local Authority regulators would immediately become involved. If a breach in the duty of care is found by the business or an individual which causes a death, prosecution under 'gross negligence manslaughter' may result and a custodial sentence. Allergen offences would be found under EC 178/2002 Artic

Cross contamination is the transfer of bacteria or viruses from a contamination source to a food. This can occur directly or indirectly. Direct transfer would be by contact with the food such as in a refrigerator by incorrect storage of raw and ready-to-eat foods. Indirect contact would be by a 'vehicle' which transfers bacteria or viruses from one surface to another and then onto the food. The presence of E. coli in food can indicate fecal contamination and poor hygiene.

What’s Palm Oil used in? Palm Oil is found in many food products including ice cream, pizza dough, chocolate, biscuits, packaged bread &...