FoodWise Newsletter

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Issue 18

Our main article looks at preventing cross-contamination and the invisoble threat of the E.coli O157 bacteria.
Another article highlights gas safety in catering, whether mains or LPG.

• Pages 1-4 (PDF, 1.14Mb)

Issue 17

Our main article highlights the success of our Scores on the Doors ratings scheme.
Other articles highlight the food safety in catering courses that we run regularly, what is a safe cooking temperature, and the choice of either commercial or domestic refrigerators for food businesses.

• Pages 1-4 (PDF, 366kb)

Issue 16 

Our main article asks if you are doing all you can to prevent food poisoning. 

• Pages 1-4 (PDF, 417kb) 

Issue 15 

Our main article looks at food allergies. 

• Pages 1-4 (PDF, 224kb) 

Issue 14 - Autumn 2009

Our main article looks at the launch of the Scores on the Doors 5 Star rating scheme. 

• Pages 1-4 (PDF, 405kb)

Issue 13 - Spring 2009

Our main article looks at making sure that any ice used in drinks is safe.  Although the Summer 2008 sampling results are better than in 2003, there is still room for improvement.

• Pages 1-8 (351Kb)

Issue 12 - Autumn 2008

Our main article in this issue looks at the food poisoning bug E coli O157 which in recent years has caused major outbreaks, including fatalities, in Scotland and Wales. You can find out how to prevent your business from becoming the source of an outbreak and read about two businesses, including one in Suffolk, which got things wrong.

• Pages 1-4 (PDF, 453Kb)

Issue 11 - Spring 2008

Your food safety management system - keeping your business safe now and in the future! 

• Front page (65Kb),
• Page 2 (54Kb),
• Page 3 (67Kb),
• Page 4 (91Kb),
• Page 5 (62Kb),
• Page 6 (34Kb),
• Page 7 (43Kb),
• Page 8 (38Kb).

Issue 10 - Autumn 2007

Cases of listeria are on the increase, advice to businesses on food incidents and an update on Safer Food - Better Business.

• Pages 1 - 4 (1.39Mb)

Issue 9 - Spring 2007

Allergy Awareness, managing chilled display cabinets and information regarding smoke-free legislaion.

• Pages 1 - 4 (2Mb)

Issue 8 - Winter 2006

An update on Safer Food - Better Business, information regarding the Norovirus and the link between fruit & veg and dermatitis.

• Pages 1 - 4 (191Kb)

Issue 7 - Summer 2006

An update on Safer Food - Better Business and information relating to imported foods.

• Page 1 (87Kb),
• Page 2 (67Kb),
• Page 3 (147Kb),
• Page 4 (95Kb).

Issue 6 - Autumn 2005

Introduction to Safer Food - Better Business information packs & the safe handling of cooked rice.

• Page 1 (53Kb),
• Page 2 (102Kb),
• Page 3 (247Kb),
• Page 4 (88Kb).

Issue 5 - Spring 2005 

Slips and trips in the food industry & information on the new food hygiene regulations.

• Pages 1-4  (191Kb)

Issue 4 - Autumn 2004 

Food sampling and your business.

• Page 1 (503Kb), 
• Page 2 (503Kb), 
• Page 3 (503Kb),
• Page 4 (503Kb).

Issue 3 - Spring 2004 

Ice - make sure your drinks are safe.

• Page 1 (555Kb), 
• Page 2 (732Kb), 
• Page 3 (732Kb), 
• Page 4 (555Kb).

Issue 2 - Summer 2003

Campylobacter - the facts.

• Page 1 (1Mb),
• Page 2 (1Mb),
• Page 3 (1Mb),
• Page 4 (1Mb).

Issue 1 - Winter 2002

Cracking the problem of salmonella.

• Page 1 (703Kb),
• Page 2 (717Kb),
• Page 3 (717Kb),
• Page 4 (703Kb).