“How can you be allergic to peas?” – A qualitative study to explore food handler’s knowledge, attitudes and understanding of food allergens

Authors: David ALLEN, Graeme MITCHELL*, Michael PASCUCILLA Corresponding author: Graeme MITCHELL Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 13 | number 1 – 2019 Abstract: It is clear that there is an increasing proportion of the United Kingdom (UK) population who are suffering with food allergies and this combined with an increase in the frequency…

A Matter of trust: A quantitative study to explore allergen awareness and compliance in takeaway food businesses in the Borough of Knowsley

Authors: Sarah FOX, Graeme MITCHELL, Michael PASCUCILLA Corresponding author: Graeme Mitchell Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 12 | number 1 – 2018 Abstract: With the number of people suffering from food allergies increasing globally and food allergies accounting for more hospital admissions than food borne diseases, food allergens pose a significant public health threat. In december…