What is an allergy? An allergy is a immune response by the body to a substance, especially a particular food, pollen, fur, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive. What foods cause allergic reactions? Everyone is different and therefore have reactions to different things and foods. A person may
As more and more children are developing allergies it is important for nurseries who are providing food to be more aware of how to prevent children coming into contact with certain foods. The new allergen information rules gives advice and information on food allergies and intolerances and guidance for business
Food in nurseries to be inspected by Ofsted Food in School and the Teaching of Food’ have recently suggested that Ofsted should inspect food and nutrition in nurseries to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce childhood obesity. The inspection process would be carried out by registered public health nutritionists or dieticians.
Storing food in a nursery kitchen It is very important to follow guidelines in regards to storing food. Some foods will need to be kept in the fridge to stop bacteria from growing such as foods with a use by date, any cooked food, desserts and cooked meats. Dried food
Cooking Temperatures Ensure when cooking that you use a food thermometer to check that meat, poultry, seafood, and other cooked foods reach a safe minimum temperature. These checks should be carried out each time as you cannot tell with meat as to whether it is cooked or not by just
A useful Guidance on infection control in schools and other childcare settings About Public Health England Public Health England exists to protect and improve the nation’s health and wellbeing, and reduce health inequalities. It does this through advocacy, partnerships, world-class science, knowledge and intelligence, and the delivery of specialist public
This course aims to provide food handlers with a deeper understanding of how the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) works, this will help in working towards achieving and maintaining a level 5 food hygiene rating. The course is suitable for catering supervisors and chefs A rating under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme will be
Level 2 Food Hygiene Course developed by the Safer food Group The Safer Food Handlers’ Food Hygiene course is an Accredited Level 2 Course and was previously known as basic food hygiene. At the end you will need to take your online accredited test, if successful a certificates will be issued.
Food Standards Agency’s are offering a free food allergy online training course. The interactive training modules have been developed by the Food Standards Agency primarily for local authority enforcement officers, however it may be of interest for anyone wanting to learn more about food allergies especially people who are selling or
Safer Food, Better Business (SFBB) is designed to help businesses comply with food hygiene regulations and it also gives guidance on food safety management procedures. Due to the increase of people suffering from allergies and this being young children aswell the importance of becoming more aware of allergies is highly important within the
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