Food safety round-up: A customer nearly dies in food allergy case and Director fined for several food hygiene offences
February 19, 2020
A pizza takeaway owner pleaded guilty to two charges relating to a customer allergy reaction, from eating a pizza, and a pub fined highest ever fine in borough of Waltham Forest. Read More
Larger firms face biggest fine increases: Sentencing Council impact assessment shows
April 9, 2019
The average fine handed to organisations found guilty of safety offences has risen since the new sentencing guidelines were introduced, according to figures published by the Sentencing Council. Read More
HSE: Food manufacturing sector health and safety ‘needs to improve’
January 2, 2018
Companies and people working in food manufacturing are being told they must pay closer attention to how they manage workplace health risks or face serious penalties. Read More
Chicken supplier suspends operation after breaching health & safety standards
October 2, 2017
Chicken supply firm, 2 Sisters, has suspended its operations following a Guardian and ITV investigation which alleged to show a series of breaches to health and safety legislation. Read More
Photos show failures at café fined for food hygiene offences
September 20, 2016
A café in Southchurch has been fined £16,000 for food hygiene and health and safety offences. Ms Agneska De’Ath (nee Read More