Food safety
Buy food from reliable licensed shops
Choose hygienic shops that store chilled food properly and hold the required licence.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-09
Why it matters
Food from an unknown source or poor storage may be contaminated even when it looks normal.
Wrong action
Buying on price alone without checking licensing, hygiene, or chilled storage.
Correct action
Check the shop and food before buying; choose another reliable seller if in doubt.
What to do
- Confirm the shop is clean and has the required valid licence.
- Check chill displays, packaging, and food condition.
- Keep the receipt and reject food with doubtful origin or storage.
If something happens
If anyone becomes severely ill, vomits repeatedly, has breathing difficulty, or becomes unresponsive after eating, stop serving, call 999, and keep packaging and remaining food.
Sources and review
- Centre for Food Safety — Five Keys to Food Safety guidance
Last reviewed: 2026-09-09
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.