All Food Standards Agency (FSA) articles – Page 17
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Food safety recalls surge by over a third, says FSA
In total there was a 36% increase in alerts issued between 1 April 2018 and 31 March 2019
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Irish police launch raids in horsemeat fraud probe
The raids were in connection to suspected offences linked to the tampering of identification documents of horses presented for slaughter
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US trade deal will create 'trouble for trade' with EU
Former senior EC official Lars Hoelgaard has rubbished claims Britain could retain the same access to EU markets following a US trade deal
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Comment and Opinion
Letters: be positive on exports
It was encouraging to see so many strong food and drink operations
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Müller recalls batches of Cadbury desserts over listeria outbreak
Müller has linked the contamination to an ingredient exclusive to the two Cadbury desserts affected
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Waitrose recalls sausages after use-by date labelling error
Batches of sausages with a use-by date of 4 July have been recalled – the date should have been 4 June
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Comment and Opinion
Allergen labelling: is the food industry really willing to endanger lives?
Businesses must put consumers’ safety ahead of a possible (and, at worst, tiny) dent in profit, says Natasha Ednan-Laperouse’s father
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News
Pret a Manger appoints three new non-executive directors to board
Food safety advisor Tim Smith is among the new appointments
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Comment and Opinion
Raw petfood is on a roll, but health concerns remain
The sector is under scrutiny after researchers produced a report looking at six cases of bTB among domestic cats
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Dairy-free: lack of clear regulation ‘putting consumers at risk’
There are currently no specific regulations on what can or cannot be described as dairy-free
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Cow & Gate recalls stage three meal over rubber contamination
The recall concerns Cheesy Broccoli Bake with batch code 28122020 and best before date 28 December 2020
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Sandwich makers hit out at FSA full ingredient labelling calls
The FSA board has backed mandatory full ingredient labelling on pre-packed for direct sale foods (PPDS)
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Analysis and Features
Pret's allergen overhaul: do its changes go far enough?
Pret’s ‘five-point allergen plan’ puts it ahead of the competition. But is it enough to keep consumers safe?
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Media Bites 9 May: Imperial Brands, Metro, Coty
The threat of tighter regulations on vaping products in the United States has held back growth in e-cigarette sales at Imperial Brands
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FSA to gather data on allergic reactions in pubs and cafés
The new FSA-led reporting mechanism would help it to ‘more quickly identify food businesses that may have served unsafe food’
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Pret begins rollout of full ingredient labelling nationwide
The chain has also unveiled a a new “Five Point Allergy Plan” aimed at tackling some of the issues faced by customers with allergies
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Analysis and Features
Sugar concerns, CBD and the rise of the treat mentality: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to soft drinks
Today’s Brits want more than a standard can of sugary pop. Instead, they are open to more adventurous ingredients and premium fare
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Sainsbury's set to stop selling barn eggs in 2020
The retailer will exclusively stock free range eggs after the move
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Quorn claims sabotage after chicken nuggets found in veggie products
Quorn stressed it had strict segregation procedures, approved by both The Vegetarian Society and The Vegan Society
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FSA warns of food hygiene rating scam in England & Wales
The FSA stressed it or local authorities would demand money for ratings