If you are suffering from the symptoms of food poisoning and work with food or vulnerable people, you must report this to your supervisor. The general rule is that people suffering with sickness and diarrhoea do not return to work until they have been clear of symptoms for at least 48 hours.
We will carry out an investigation, the aim of which is to:
- try and identify the source of the illness. You may be asked to complete a questionnaire.
- investigate any commercial premises such as restaurants or cafes if implicated in your illness.
- prevent the further spread of infection, especially when dealing with young children or people who work with food. This may involve giving advice or excluding people from work.
We are unable to carry out a formal investigation if you have not seen your GP and submitted a faecal specimen for analysis.
For more information read our Report suspected food poisoning page.
This form usually takes about 10 minutes to complete. Please note that after 60 minutes of inactivity the form will time out and any information you have entered will be lost.
