HYNDBURN'S food safety team has organised a free allergen management workshop for borough businesses on September 26.
Last year Oswaldtwistle 15-year-old Megan Lee died from a severe allergic reaction, or Anaphylaxis, after eating a take-away meal on New Year's Day.
The workshop follows a summit of North-West environmental health officers to discuss the enforcement of food labelling regulations.
Cllr Paul Cox, Hyndburn Council's food safety boss, said; “Nationally, there is a fatality from anaphylaxis every six weeks.
"Consumers need to understand that not every business is large enough to provide the complete separation that is essential.
" Our enforcement officers are addressing this on every inspection,and reflecting this in the hygiene score of the premises, to ensure that all consumers (including those with allergies) are informed when it comes to food safety in premises."
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