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Shoppers will be asked to use their judgement as to whether fruit and veg has gone off.

Campaign launched to stop instant barbecues starting fires Sign up for our daily newsletter of the top stories in Courier country Thank you for signing up to The Courier daily newsletter Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up The Co-op is launching a campaign aimed at promoting safer use of instant barbecues in a bid to prevent fires. Special messages will be printed reminding customers of the need to extinguish and dispose of the devices properly, with instructions showing that water should be used to safely put them out. The move follows concerns shared by the Nationa...

Co-op buying director, Adele Balmforth said: "We’re anticipating high demand for our barbecues from the spring, particularly now as campsites are open and people are able to mingle outdoors. "Whilst the majority of consumers enjoy instant barbecues safely as a cost-effective way to enjoy outdoor dining during the warmer months, we know that one fire caused by such a barbecue is one too many." National Fire Chiefs Council lead for wildfires, Paul Hedley said: "Adding clear warnings along with simple messaging on how to dispose of these barbecues is an effective way to prevent fires. ...

The Co-op is launching a campaign today to promote safer use of disposable barbecues in a bid to prevent fires.

The Co-op is launching a campaign aimed at promoting safer use of instant barbecues in a bid to prevent fires. Special messages will be printed reminding customers of the need to extinguish and dispose of the devices properly, with instructions showing that water should be used to safely put them out. The move follows concerns shared by the National Fire Chiefs Council over the number of instant barbecue-related fires, both in outdoor spaces and in the home when used on balconies or too close to garden fences and trees. The Co-op said recent examples included fires at Froward Point in...