Gousto packager sacked for eating stolen peanuts
Summary
A food packager at Gousto was fired for eating stolen peanuts on the factory floor, which caused concerns about food safety for allergy sufferers. She denied eating the nuts and claimed her dismissal was due to discrimination, but the employment tribunal rejected her unfair dismissal appeal.Key Facts
- Barbara Lisowska worked as a food packager at Gousto in Warrington.
- She was caught on CCTV eating peanuts that belonged to the company on April 12, 2024.
- Eating the peanuts was a serious issue because it could risk contaminating food for people with allergies.
- She was fired in May 2024 for gross misconduct related to food safety rules.
- Lisowska said she did not eat nuts because she has dentures and denied stealing the peanuts.
- She claimed her dismissal involved race discrimination and harassment due to her health and language needs.
- The employment tribunal in Manchester rejected her claim that the dismissal was unfair.
- Gousto has factories in Warrington and Lincolnshire and employs around 1,200 people.
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