Rachel Ward

Food lover and self-confessed compliance geek, passionate about sharing knowledge, IFST Scientific Policy Director, Views my own, RT are not endorsements

[Rachel Ward @RachelWard181]

#iwouldwatchwheelchairrugbyontv @TheLastLeg

[Rachel Ward @RachelWard181]

Who should take the vaccine as a role model? Brian Cox, Jordan and Stormzy #VaccineIdol

[IFST @ifstnews]

We have created a comprehensive range of free guidance documents and resources to support you and your food businesses (large or small) all on our COVID-19 knowledge hub. Access the hub here: https://t.co/vh9dfYX2mi

[Louise Manning @foodsafetyljm]

Food safety risk during the pandemic - great and really informative article written by Sterling Crew @ifstnews https://t.co/7ArLDOOXey

[John Points @points_john]

There's been enough confused messaging.

Irrespective whether the science says 0.95m (in a breeze), 3.42m (in a choir) but 2.54m (on a bus, after jogging) -
2 metres is a simple message that everyone understands and has got used to. Stick with it.

[John Wright @CJohn_Wright]

What happened to George Floyd this week in Minneapolis is absolutely abhorrent. Grieving with those who are grieving

[Karin Goodburn MBE @KaarinGoodburn]

@Defragovuk @foodgov #PPE #COVID19 Q&A doc for FBOs now online at @chilledfood https://t.co/8rzJUbrVWw and @Ifstnews https://t.co/KuRRurR3Eh #publichealth #riskassessment @H_S_E @PHE_uk https://t.co/WAVJIGmTXK

[National Roads Policing - NRPOI @HeadofNRPOI]

Young people find this especially hard to challenge. If the driver won’t slow down or let you out. Tell them you’re going to be sick 🤢- it’s the last thing young dangerous drivers want in their car.

Keep hold of your phone and have a family or trusted friend collect you

[John Points @points_john]

New UK advice on what to do with #covid19 face coverings if you happen to work somewhere where face coverings are a bad idea (i.e. a food business).

[thanks to @ifstnews for publishing, when https://t.co/likZ9Sfg3s could not get its ducks in a row]

https://t.co/uE8UDX3HKQ

[Rachel Ward @RachelWard181]

@diburrows Still cute🙂😉

[John Points @points_john]

New collation of #foodsafety resources from @ifstnews

[IFST @ifstnews]

Do I need to change my refrigeration, freezing and cooking procedures?
There are no additional temperature control requirements to manage COVID-19, just follow your usual good food safety controls. Access more guidance on refrigeration and equipment here: https://t.co/O5r4wcPHrq?

[Dr Phil Hammond 💙 @drphilhammond]

There are two ways to reduce your risk of dying from #SARSCoV2. The first is not to catch it. The second is to make yourself as healthy as possible, so if you do catch it, you’re likely to fully recover. We need a big push on public health to protect us in the future.

[John Points @points_john]

Should you use facemasks in food prep businesses?

Regardless of the debate, there are better options. PPE is a last resort in any situation. Far from ideal. An admission that other risk management is inadequate. Think twice before adpting facemasks.

https://t.co/Z0pdQmFd0v

[Rachel Ward @RachelWard181]

#foodsafety #foodscience #foodtechnology #ifst

[IFST @ifstnews]

Visit our new COVID-19 Knowledge Hub! We're here to support you with an abundance of advice, practical guidance and links to expert resources. Access the hub here: https://t.co/vh9dfZeDKS

[Rachel Ward @RachelWard181]

#foodscience #foodtechnology need to be back in the curriculum for tiny tots to life-long learners

[The Food Programme @BBCFoodProg]

“Meals-on-wheels for the elderly...decent school meals…cooking skills so people can use food in a flexible way… appreciation of farmers & food producers: these are the things we can do when we remember the importance of food." @Kath_Dalmeny @UKSustain: https://t.co/XUpoSZuRDW

[graham chatterley @grahamchatterl2]

Okay Twitter I need some help from the autism community. Daniel is too big for his current wheelchair and has consequently wrecked his shoes. They are the only ones he will wear we've had the same pair in every size for 5 yrs. If anyone has any size 2 or above we are happy to pay

[Rachel Ward @RachelWard181]

#foodsafety basics

[IFST @ifstnews]

What's the difference between 'Use By' and 'Best Before' dates on food? - You can ignore 'Best Before', but never ignore 'Use by' dates... More here: https://t.co/G5ZY3qN6ez

[IFST @ifstnews]

IFST has created a range of guidance documents for individuals, smaller and larger food operations in a COVID-19 knowledge hub with practical advice and links to other trusted resources to help you understand and manage the situation. Access the hub here: https://t.co/vh9dfZeDKS

[IFST @ifstnews]

Keep it cold - make sure your fridge is running less than 5 °C. More information here: <https://t.co/rutgi77LRl>