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Blue Plasters for Catering and Kitchens

Blue plasters are essential in food-handling environments such as catering and kitchens because there are very few naturally occurring blue foods, making these blue plasters highly visible should they fall into food. These plasters are regularly a key component of a catering first aid kit.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why do chefs have blue plasters?
Chefs use blue plasters so that they are easy to spot in case they were to fall into the food. This is because blue is not a colour that is naturally found in ingredients. Blue plasters can also contain metallic strips on occasion as an extra layer of precaution to make sure they are detected before being sent out to the consumers.

Are blue plasters a legal requirement?
Yes. Blue plasters and dressings are a legal requirement for anyone working in food handling according to the Food Standards Agency. This is to make sure that all food is fit for human consumption.

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First Aid for Kitchens and Catering
With the use of knives, flames, boiling liquids and hot ovens often involved, it is important that we never underestimate or forget the risks and dangers associated with the kitchen and food preparation. Take some time today to review your kitchen safety, and make sure you are prepared for all safety risks by having the right first aid supplies for the kitchen.