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Food Safety App – ITunes Store

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A new app out of Ireland is set to make the task of maintaining adequate food hygiene and safety standards easier than ever.

Developed by environmental health graduates and colleagues Emer Murphy and Michael O’Rourke, ‘Safe Food Healthy Business’ features both written information and tutorials that business owners can leverage to guarantee the health and safety of their customers.

“We developed the app due to the increased number of food businesses closing because of poor food hygiene standards in Ireland,” said Murphy.

The idea for the app was conceived in August 2012, and it was launched in February after six months of information and software development.

The app offers:

  • Guidelines for dealing with food poisoning outbreaks
  • Tips for pest control identification and elimination
  • Information about the latest food alerts
  • Advice for setting up a food business
  • Tips for managing food allergies
  • Information business owners can leverage when setting up a new business
  • Guidelines for managing E. coli 0157
  • HACCP templates business owners can refer to in order to ensure they comply with food safety laws
  • Information about who to contact for food safety products and services

UK – FSA – Christmas Food Safety Information

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The Food Standards Agency has traditionally used the festive season to remind consumers about food safety. This year, we are planning a twist on this tradition. During the run up to Christmas, we will be tweeting daily tips, hosting an online advent calendar and a festive infographic with all the tips you need to make sure your Christmas meal is fit for kings.

As we get closer to the big day itself, we will be encouraging you to share your Christmas food pictures, stories and questions regarding cooking at Christmas across our social networks including Facebook and Pinterest. We’re also teaming up with NHS Choices to host a series of tweet chats on 19, 20 and 21 December.

Join in the conversation this Christmas and follow us on Twitter @foodgov.