18 CRAFTBUTCHER l MAY 2018


MEMBERS ADVICE


DISPOSABLE GLOVES HYGENIC? ON THE RADAR


RICHARD STEVENSON, TECHNICAL MANAGER Delivering advice to Members


Personally, I do not


recommend the use of latex gloves although I have come across businesses that swear by them and defend their use passionately. I also oſten hear the argument that there are many countries in the World and quite a few US states where they have made it compulsory for food handlers to wear gloves.


Tere is rightly always a big


focus on hand hygiene in food businesses and, in my opinion, it is THE most important and basic thing to get right.


Te Food Standards Agency


would be well advised to make hand cleanliness at the centre of food hygiene advice rather than getting bogged down, as they oſten do, over the dual use of equipment, separate staff and separate protective clothing etc. Probably the best thing is


for you to make up your own mind on what best suits the style of your business and staff circumstances and then set this as a standard procedure.


I have come up with the


following list of pros and cons to help you decide.


IN FAVOUR: • When new from the box, the numbers of bacteria present would be zero or insignificant. • Tey would have no “Residential” populations of bacteria in the way that hands always do. • Te smoother texture of gloves (over hands) means fewer bacteria on the surface and also makes them easier to clean. • May save management time in having to monitor frequency and effectiveness of staff hand washing. • Food handlers are less likely to touch their face, mouth and hair. • Tey are also less likely to touch other surfaces or potential sources of contamination. • Use of gloves is usually popular with customers and is a very visible demonstration that you take hygiene matters seriously.


AGAINST: • Hands still need to be washed BEFORE handling the gloves prior to putting them on. Tis is a vital point that is oſten missed. • Gloves tend to breed complacency amongst staff and they could neglect other hygiene measures. • Latex gloves are not perfect and not usually guaranteed to be sterile. It has been reported recently that 4% had defects, 34% allowed the penetration of bacteria and 53% failed in use. • Gloves are just as capable of spreading cross contamination • Food handlers wash hands less oſten. • Staff will continue to wear them even when dirty or damaged. • Staff may be allergic to latex rubber.


NATIONAL PICNIC WEEK 15th – 24th June A great opportunity to promote pies, pasties, quiche and all those other delicious deli offerings!


FATHERS DAY 17th June A landmark in the calendar when families will be gathering over the traditional roast with all the trimmings, but with the promise of good weather many families will turn to celebrating outside with a BBQ.


WAGE SURVEY 2018 Te wage survey has now been completed and is available by


request to info@nfmſt.co.uk / 01892 541412 or download by logging into the members area at www.nfmſt.co.uk


SHARE YOUR RECYCLING IDEAS - WIN A CASE OF WINE


Why not share an idea you have used successfully in your own business with your fellow craſt butchers nationwide and be in with a chance of winning a case of wine! To kick things off the following idea was contributed by Tony Reed, long-standing member, and Federation Executive Councillor from Braunton, North Devon.


TO COMBAT PLASTIC WASTE AND TO REDUCE OUR USAGE YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING YOUR OWN CONTAINERS


SAVE THE PLANET LETS ALL DO OUR BIT!!!


A great idea which Tony says has really paid dividends.


So, if you have introduced something in your shop to reduce the use of plastic containers and packaging we would love to hear from you - let us know how it works for your customers, % of savings for you and impact on your local environment.


Submissions should be sent to info@nfmſt.co.uk – deadline 30th June.


Te winning entry will be rewarded with a case of wine and announced at the NFMFT Members Day on 17th July. Te winning scheme will also be featured in the July issue of Craſt Butcher.


THE BEST SCHEME WILL WIN A CASE OF WINE! DIARY DATES 2018 LOCAL ASSOCIATION / COUNCIL MEETINGS & EVENTS


11th June Spalding & E Elloe BA Meeting 19:30 Te White Horse Inn, Spalding For further info contact: Mrs M Barnes: 01775 713482 / barnesjonathan@sky.com


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