All Food safety articles – Page 20
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News
First bird flu case since 2017 reported at Suffolk chicken farm
Around 27,000 birds are set to be culled, while a 1km restriction zone has been set up around the affected farm
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FSA chair Heather Hancock to step down next year
She will leave the regulator next October to take over as the new master of St John’s College, Cambridge
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Tesco honey test not fit for purpose, say food safety experts
One scientist believes the honey tested positive for adulteration due to an unsatisfactory database rather than fraudulent activity
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Higher risk of single-mutation ‘hypervirulent’ superbugs revealed
Scientists at Rothamsted Research have warned far more bacteria than previously thought are one step away from mutating
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Hazardous pesticides remaining in supermarket supply chains, warns report
PAN UK is calling on retailers to disclose the chemicals in their supply chains
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Tesco withdraws own label honey following reports of adulteration
The FSA said it was “aware of these reports” and was “looking into them”
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Major houmous supplier recalls dozens of products over salmonella risk
The products include own-brand houmous stocked in Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Asda, Lidl, Aldi and Iceland
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Comment and Opinion
Loosening food safety laws post-Brexit could threaten the union
If we see regulatory divergence between England, Wales and Scotland after Brexit, our issues won’t stop at Northern Ireland
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Analysis and Features
Fear the Fever: what can be done to tackle the African swine fever pandemic?
African swine fever has already claimed half the pigs in China. Now the ‘biggest animal disease outbreak ever’ has arrived in Europe
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Comment and Opinion
UK must be vigilant on food safety after Brexit
Suppliers and retailers should be constantly scanning the horizon for risks, says Fera Science CEO Andrew Swift
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News
‘Allergen Audit’ unit launched to monitor foodservice safety
Food safety consultancy NT Assure and compliance auditor Serve Legal have collaborated to develop the audit
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Finnebrogue launches £1m advertising push for nitrite-free bacon and ham
The advertising will be displayed at major train stations and outside retailers as well as in print and online
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Comment and Opinion
Raw milk cheesemakers face fight against unscientific regulation
US artisan cheesemakers have faced ’fear and intimidation’ tactics, says Joanna Blythman
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Comment and Opinion
Government poster keeps The Grocer informed in a big way
Thanks to the Animal & Plant Health Agency for this useful info on salmonella biosecurity. But why?
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News
Pret a Manger set to complete rollout of full ingredient allergen labelling
The initiative forms a key part of Pret’s Allergy Plan, launched in May this year
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Salmonella risk in ‘very small’ number of British Lion eggs, FSA warns
The FSA advised consumers to ‘thoroughly’ cook these eggs to eliminate the possibility of ingesting the bacteria
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Exercise increases risk of allergic reactions to peanuts, study finds
The FSA-funded research has been described as “hugely significant” for peanut allergy sufferers
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Analysis and Features
Is an ‘Owen’s Law’ needed to address allergens on menus?
Byron concedes current rules and requirements are ‘not enough’
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News
African swine fever expected in UK ‘within a year’, says farming minister
The warning has led to calls from the NPA for a ‘more robust approach’ towards ASF prevention in the UK
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Comment and Opinion
Byron allergen tragedy is troubling because it is so hard to rectify
It isn’t just a legislative challenge. This tragic case also highlights troubling behavioural issues that need to be tackled