Food Poisoning

Fit for the bin: mouldy food will force a kitchen to close

02-Oct-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Food poisoning, rats and dirty kitchens are a sure way to get your pub in the papers for the wrong reasons, and maybe even land the operator in front of a judge.

Pub food company pays thousands after 20 customers suffer from food poisoning

06-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

A carvery operator that provides food in a West Midlands pub has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds after 20 diners contracted food poisoning.

How to... Avoid food poisoning at your pub

16-Apr-2013 By Pat Perry

Any pub, hotel or restaurant faces the risk of food poisoning and it’s every owner/manager’s job to ensure measures are taken to prevent it happening, says Pat Perry.

Health & safety: Don't contaminate Christmas

24-Nov-2009

The festive wining and dining season is fast approaching and one vital ingredient is paramount … food safety. More than 20 per cent of food...

Pubs warned after shellfish blamed for Fat Duck food poisoning

11-Sep-2009

Pubs and restaurants are being warned to check their procedures for handling shellfish in the wake of the report into the outbreak of food poisoning...

Food poisoning: Keep risks to a minimum

13-Feb-2009

Why? Because no matter what is being prepared in the kitchen, all food carries a risk element in its supply, preparation, cooking and storage. And as...

Heatwave increases food safety concerns

26-Jul-2006

The heatwave across the UK may have boosted beer sales, but it has also raised concerns about food hygiene in pubs and other catering businesses.In...

Rare steaks given the all-clear

26-May-2004

Rare steak will not cause food poisoning if it is cooked in a clean environment with clean utensils, according to new research.It means that pub...

Food concerns on the decline

21-Feb-2003

After years of uncertainty, concerns about the safety of British meat and genetically-modified food are decreasing, according to a new survey.The...

FSA targets 4.5m cases of food poisoning

20-Jun-2001

The annual Catering Forum, organised by Richmond Events, attracts some 700 catering professionals from pub chains, restaurants and hotels. The...