All Food safety articles – Page 57
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NewsNew horsemeat scandal in France leads to 21 arrests
France has been hit by a new horsemeat scandal – this time involving the sale of horses intended for lab research and unfit for human consumption into the food supply chain.
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NewsElliott review on horsemeat scandal: Reaction
Industry bodies have welcomed the publication of Professor Chris Elliott’s interim review into the UK food chain, with different groups highlighting different messages
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NewsFood labelling powers should go back to FSA, Elliott says
The responsibility for policy on compositional labelling should revert from Defra to the Food Standards Agency, Prof Elliott’s review has recommended.
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NewsRisky animal by-products could get into UK food chain: Elliott
Animal by-products not fit for human consumption could be finding their way into the UK food chain through unscrupulous meat operators, Prof Chris Elliott has warned.
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News'Dubious' meat still in supply chain, Elliott report warns
Cold stores used to warehouse frozen blocks of meat are among the riskiest places in the meat sector when it comes to food fraud, according to Prof Chris Elliott’s review of the UK food system.
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NewsMcDonald’s and Young's singled out for praise in Elliott review
Professor Elliott’s review into the UK food system today delivered some harsh home truths for the food industry and its grasp on food crime, but it also highlighted several examples of excellence and best practice.
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NewsHorsemeat: Elliott report warns consumers still at risk from criminals
Nearly a year on from the horsemeat scandal, the UK food industry and consumers remain at risk from criminals, according to the interim Elliott report.
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NewsFSA warns farmers on milk contamination
The Food Standards Agency has launched a farmer-facing campaign to ensure contaminated milk does not enter the supply chain.
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NewsMRSA bacteria found at UK poultry farm
MRSA has been identified on a poultry farm in East Anglia, the Food Standards Agency has announced.
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NewsMatthew Walker recalls Christmas puddings as a precaution
Christmas pudding manufacturer Matthew Walker is recalling a selection of its Edna May Christmas puddings.
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NewsPainkillers in ice cream: Tesco pulls more products as a precaution
Tesco has removed a further six products from sale as a precaution following the discovery of painkillers in its own-label chocolate & nut ice cream cones.
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NewsBSE control breaches pose 'negligible' risk
Beef producers have sought to calm nerves over BSE breaches reported by the FSA this week, insisting British beef is safe and the risk to consumers is minimal.
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NewsEC official urges greater food safety focus on plants
Europe is focusing too much on food safety risks from animal products and not enough on risks related to plants…
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NewsHorsemeat: UK must refocus assurance efforts higher up the supply chain, new report says
The National Audit Office has called for more resources to be spent on ensuring food safety and authenticity higher up the supply chain instead of primarily at farmgate level.
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NewsFSA to kick off raw milk consultation next week
The FSA is to kick off its consultation on the sale of raw milk to consumers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland…
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NewsSoya mince products to return to shelves in November
Frozen soya mince products will be back on supermarket shelves by mid-November – six months after they were pulled as a precaution, Hain Daniels Group has confirmed.
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News2 Sisters fined £112,500 for flouting FSA shelf-life guidance
Poultry giant 2 Sisters Food Group has been fined over £110,000 for giving chicken products four days’ extra shelf life, thereby increasing the risk of botulism to consumers.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat poor meat sector margins tell us about Horsegate
A recipe for trouble? What poor meat sector margins tell us about Horsegate…
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NewsSainsbury’s recalls six salad lines over E.coli fears
Sainsbury’s has recalled six salad lines because of a potential link to an E.coli outbreak in which 15 people have fallen ill.
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Comment & Opinion
Horsegate: heed economics of the cold chain
Sir: The supermarket business model is based on shoppers trusting what retailers put on their shelves…