Food safety
Use a clean scoop for edible ice
Use the scoop for edible ice and keep its handle away from the ice. If glass breaks into the ice, discard the affected ice instead of picking out visible pieces.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Why it matters
A glass used to scoop ice can break and leave hard-to-see fragments among the cubes.
Wrong action
Scooping ice with a drinking glass or bare hands.
Correct action
Use the scoop for edible ice and keep its handle away from the ice.
What to do
- Prepare a clean dedicated ice scoop and a clean place to keep it.
- Use the scoop for edible ice and keep its handle away from the ice.
- If glass breaks into the ice, discard the affected ice instead of picking out visible pieces.
If something happens
If someone becomes ill after eating, stop serving, keep food details and seek medical care. Call 999 for breathing difficulty, seizures or unconsciousness; do not induce vomiting.
Sources and review
- Centre for Food Safety — CFS: hygiene of edible ice
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
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