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SHOW OF HANDS FOR SAFETY WEEK

Shepway Council is joining National Food Safety Week’s campaign about the importance of hand washing before food is prepared.

Stop, think, wash is this theme for this year’s campaign - which runs from 11 June until 19 June - and the council is encouraging people who work in the food business to brush-up o­n hand washing routine.

But Jo Cobby, Environmental Health Officer for the council, said it was not just about the food business. “Everyone needs reminding to wash their hands. It can prevent the spread of bacteria, which can lead to food poisoning, and prevents the transfer of bacteria from hands to food, work surfaces, equipment and other people,� she said.

Jo will be taking the message to schools throughout September and October to encourage children to wash their hands.

She is also encouraging people who work in the food business to update their knowledge of food hygiene.

“We ran a very successful course early in June and will be repeating it in September,� said Jo. “Anyone who has done basic food hygiene training in the last three to five years and who wants to update their knowledge will find the course very useful.�

Anyone in the food industry who would like to join the next food hygiene update course can contact Jo o­n Telephone number 01303 852276.