Category: Foodborne Illness & Bacteria

If you run a catering business, one unwell staff member can quickly undermine your food safety management and even force closure. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant and protect your food hygiene rating. Table of Contents Why one sick staff member matters In a busy kitchen, it’s easy to overlook mild illness.…

Struggling to manage Listeria risks in chilled foods? This guide explains practical food safety management steps and how digital food safety records can help. Table of Contents What is Listeria and why does it matter? Listeria monocytogenes is a food poisoning bacteria that behaves differently from most others. The key issue for catering businesses is…

Food poisoning can damage your reputation and food hygiene rating if it happens in your business. This guide explains the main bacteria and viruses responsible for food poisoning in the UK and how a food safety management system can help you control the risks. What causes food poisoning? Food poisoning usually happens when harmful bacteria…