Home HygieneFood hygiene in the home
This section provides information and advice about food hygiene in your home.
Bacteria are all around us, on and in our bodies.
Most of them are helpful or harmless, but some cause food poisoning.
It is now recognized that food prepared at home is responsible for many cases of food poisoning.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has information on hygiene in the home: FSA's Keeping Food Safe
Play the FSA games about healthy eating and food safety and test your knowledge with the quizzes on food related issues.
Carrying out food safety practices when preparing, storing and eating packed lunch can prevent food poisoning. For more information 
packed lunch guide
(1.06MB)
Information on handwashing is available on this website.
If you would like more information call the food safety team on 01737 276417.
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