Warrington Trading Standards

Log complaints via this weblink so there’s a formal record of the issue, advice can be provided & Trading Standards can map & tackle the issues ow.ly/4Vl650zTkAm

As the tax year ends and potential bonuses arrive, criminals can target people with fake investments. ✅If you are looking to invest, do your research by using the FCA Firm Checker. ❌If you’re approached out the blue and feel pressured to invest, this could be scam. #TakeFive

Bacteria love making themselves at home in your kitchen if you're not careful about cross-contamination. Use clean utensils before preparing food & remember to wash items thoroughly between tasks. orlo.uk/8Dm9X #BacteriaLoveItHere #KitchenHygiene #FoodSafety

Are you on top of the latest food safety guidance? Make sure your business is on top of food safety with free resources from the FSA. From training to checklists, they’ve got you covered. orlo.uk/aFG1K #SaferFoodMeansBetterBusiness #tradingstandards

If you know someone selling vapes or tobacco products to under 18's. Report them to us anonymously via 0808 223 113 or via Consumer Advice number on 0808 223 1133. You can report web reporting via orlo.uk/9zTXW #tradingstandards #illicittobacco

Avian Influenza Tip of the Week! - Fence off pond. - Waterfowl may carry bird flu without showing any symptoms and can spread it where they have been. - Keeping your flock away from ponds or other spots can stop them contracting disease. #WarringtonBirds #WarringtonWildlife

A use-by date is a measure of safety. Never eat food after the use-by date even if it looks and smells ok – you can’t see, smell or taste the bacteria that cause food poisoning. orlo.uk/ai0dk #BacteriaLoveItHere #KitchenHygiene #FoodSafety

CEO emailing you with an urgent task? Stop & think. ✅ Verify any unexpected or unusual emails by speaking with the person 🤝 Check in with colleagues if something feels off 🛡️Double check the sender’s email address ❗Be cautious with sudden changes to payment instructions

📣 Businesses beware: criminals may impersonate senior executives or your CEO in the lead up to tax year-end. Before you make an urgent payment: - Check-in with colleagues - Verify unusual requests - Double check email addresses - Be cautious of account detail changes #TakeFive

Avian Influenza Tip of the Week! - Keep it clean – a tidy coop is a healthy coop - Give hard surfaces a scrub with a government approved disinfectant. - Clean spaces mean happy, healthy birds. #WarringtonWildlife #WarringtonBirds

Don't use dirty & old sponges, cloths or tea towels in your kitchen.    These items can harbour and spread bacteria. Wash your tea towels often, chuck out your old sponge and dry between uses. #BacteriaLoveItHere #FoodSafety orlo.uk/FcUa1

Buying online, before you do check, - the seller location & history - read their reviews - product descriptions & for safety markings (UKCA or CE) For full guidance, visit orlo.uk/gUWV4 #DontGetBurnt #CheckBeforeYouCheckout #VerifyThenBuy #BuySafeBeSafe

Keep your guard up against investment scams ahead of the upcoming ISA deadline 👀 ⏰ - Avoid clicking on social media ads🔗 - Always do your research 🔍 - High returns with low risk is a huge red flag 🚩 Find out more: orlo.uk/0qDwL

Are you on top of the latest food safety guidance? Make sure your business is on top of food safety with free resources from the FSA. From training to checklists, they’ve got you covered. orlo.uk/5jN3T #SaferFoodMeansBetterBusiness #tradingstandards

Have you checked that invoice? 📜 Criminals can send fake invoices that look genuine hoping you will pay without checking the account details. Always question payment information changes and confirm details directly with the company. #TakeFive

Avian Influenza Tip of the Week! - Shoes just for the coop. - Keep a pair of shoes only for your bird areas. - Your everyday shoes can carry diseases. This simple step makes a huge difference. #WarringtonBirds #CheshireBirdKeepers #WarringtonWildlife

Whenever unsafe food is recalled, the Food Standards Agency send out a food alert via text message & email. It may be because: ❌ there’s a risk of food poisoning from e.g. salmonella 🤢 ❌ the food is contaminated with plastic or metal 🔩 Sign-up orlo.uk/FchR6

Washing raw meat & fish can cause bacteria to spread from your sink, causing cross-contamination in your kitchen. If bacteria spreads, any food you prepare could be unsafe to eat. Only thoroughly cooking meat will get rid of harmful bacteria. #BacteriaLoveItHere #FoodSafety

If you keep birds please register them so we can let you know about outbreaks of #BirdFlu in your area to help you keep your birds safe. Registration is easy. Visit: orlo.uk/lfqce for England and Wales, orlo.uk/5zleH for Scotland #AvianInfluenza

Are those new bank details genuine? 🤔 It’s nearly tax year-end and criminals might use this to rush you into paying a fake invoice. They might send you genuine looking invoice but change bank account details. #TakeFive to speak to the supplier directly before you pay.

If you know someone selling vapes or tobacco products to under 18's. Report them to us anonymously via 0808 223 113 or via Consumer Advice number on 0808 223 1133. You can report web reporting via orlo.uk/Ogiqz #tradingstandards #illicittobacco