Food Safety Level 3 (VTQ)

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Consequences of poor allergen controls

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Consequences of Poor Allergen Control in Food

Tragic Cases and Consequences

Poor allergen control can lead to devastating outcomes for individuals and their families:

  • Unlabelled Ingredients: Instances where food was not correctly labelled, leading to fatal allergic reactions.
  • Insufficient Training: Cases where inadequate knowledge or training about allergens resulted in tragic incidents.
    • Example: A young man fatally allergic to peanuts died after a restaurant served him food prepared by untrained staff.
    • Another tragic case involved a young lady who unknowingly consumed sesame baked into dough, causing a severe allergic reaction.
  • Legal Accountability: Highlighting cases where legal frameworks failed to protect individuals with allergies.
    • Example: Changes in legislation requiring allergen information on non-pre-packed fresh food came after high-profile incidents.

Understanding these incidents underscores the importance of stringent allergen control measures in food preparation and service.