As described in the John Hughes Hyundai Rumour File earlier in the week, the age-old tradition of the sausage sizzle might be under threat.

Rumour provider “Silly Sausage” told the Boys on 6PR Breakfast new Food Standards Code changes will require anyone operating a sausage sizzle on a regular basis would have to complete a training course beforehand.

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The Department of Health have been in contact, and allayed concerns over the future of the nation’s weekend meal by stating it would not apply to one-off or occasional sizzles, and the course would be free and relatively easy to complete.

“It’s not about stopping sausage sizzles – it’s about making sure your snags don’t come with a side of food poisoning,” the statement read.