UK – Warning – Bogus FSA Calls to Businesses

FSA 

The Food Standards Agency is warning food businesses to be on their guard following a recent spate of bogus phone calls from someone claiming to be employed by the FSA.

The Agency has been alerted to a number of incidents involving pub chains in Kensington, Chelsea, Westminster and Lincolnshire that have been contacted by someone claiming to be from the FSA. The caller says an environmental health officer (EHO) will make a visit in the next fortnight to update the pub’s manager on new food legislation and asks for their mobile phone number. They then say they will text the manager within 48 hours of the visit to confirm arrangements.

Visits to food businesses are arranged by local authorities, not the FSA, and most hygiene inspections are unannounced, with EHOs introducing themselves once they arrive at the business.

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