{
  "id": 10718065,
  "title": "Soho House launches investigation after out-of-date food mislabelled in kitchen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/soho-house-launches-investigation-after-out-of-date-food-mislabelled",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-29T14:58:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Business",
    "slug": "guardian-business",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/29/soho-house-launches-investigation-out-of-date-food-shoreditch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Private members' club Soho House has initiated an investigation following claims of out-of-date food being mislabeled in one of its Shoreditch House kitchens. The club, known for its celebrity clientele, including Kate Moss, Kendall Jenner, and Ellie Goulding, responded to a former employee's TikTok video detailing the issue. The unnamed individual alleged that they were fired after reporting concerns about label changes and the sale of expired food. Soho House spokespersons stated that the employee's termination was unrelated to the complaint. The club operates ten locations in London and 48 globally, with a history of financial challenges. A Hackney council spokesperson confirmed they are reviewing a health and safety complaint related to Shoreditch House. It is illegal to sell food past its \"use-by\" date but permissible after the \"best before\" date if it remains safe for consumption. The club emphasized that the incident was isolated and that they have launched an investigation, involving their director of health and safety and an external independent consultant. Despite allegations of improving their food hygiene ratings and guest experiences, Soho House has faced criticism over its perceived decline in exclusivity.",
  "summary": "Private members’ club apologises after former employee exposes issue at its Shoreditch House venue The Soho House private members’ club has launched an investigation after out-of-date food was mislabelled in one of its kitchens. The club, which charges up to £4,500 a year for membership, has apologised after a former employee made a video on TikTok exposing the issue. Continue reading...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "City AM",
        "title": "Soho House founder’s new hotel could rebirth central London nightlife",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/soho-house-founders-new-hotel-could-rebirth-central-london-nightlife",
        "published": "2026-09-29T13:15:37.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}