Thanks for this HSE

Health and safety brings candyfloss to a sticky end

Myth of the Month July 2010

The reality

Come the summer sun and what tops off a great day out better than good, oldfashioned candyfloss?

But if you believe some newspaper headlines this beloved sweet treat is under threat – because of the dangers posed by the stick it is spun around.

The truth is that there are no health and safety laws banning candyfloss on a stick.

Is the traditional form of this sweet disappearing because it is easier to mass produce and store it in plastic bags? Who knows, but it certainly isn’t health and safety leaving anyone with a bad taste in their mouth.

What a relief!

Many people comment that health & safety has gone overboard. Interested to see what the new government is really going to do to make it all a bit sensible again.

Big changes coming through for Door Supervisor training. How do you think that will impact on the clubs and bars?

Would have thought with this hot weather there would be a bit of food poisoning around. If you’ve had it, you know why you don’t want it. Visit our web page to see what you can do.

This week is actually Food Safety Week, but we wouldn,t really know that would we?

Whilst I admit to not being an avid telly watcher or newspaper reader, I have seen or heard nothing about this at all – a great disappointment when so many people suffer from food poisoning each year.

The “theme” this year is Campylobacter, currently the most common cause of diarrhoea in the UK  ( bet you really wanted to know that!). Cases estimated at about 375000 in 2008, with many more unreported.

How not to get it? Well it’s all about cooking

Campylobacter is often associated with raw chicken, so careful handling to avoid cross contamination and thorough cooking (beware the barbeque) can make sure you don’t have a couple of days feeling rather sorry for yourself.

Have a nice weekend

CYT  Food safety trainer