All Food Standards Agency (FSA) articles – Page 24
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FSA defends stance on Russell Hume in wake of collapse
The scandal-hit meat supplier fell into administration yesterday, citing the FSA’s investigation which created ‘impossible trading conditions for us’, Russell Hume said
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Russell Hume goes into administration
The meat supplier has been under investigation by the Food Standards Agency over labelling concerns since late January
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Birmingham Halal Abattoir hit by £18,000 fine
The company was convicted of failing to inspect 41 sheep before sending them to slaughter
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JD Wetherspoon stands by Fairfax Meadow despite FSA scrutiny
Fairfax voluntarily withdrew a raft of meat products earlier this week due to concerns over use-by labelling…
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Russell Hume intelligence behind 'burst' of action on meat
Foodservice specialist Fairfax Meadow became the latest meat supplier to become embroiled in the FSA’s investigation into mislabelled meat yesterday
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Digital menus drive healthier choices
At McDonald’s, almost 90% of our standard menu is under 500 calories. That’s probably news to a lot of our customers…
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Fairfax Meadow withdraws meat products after unannounced FSA inspection
The FSA said the company had acted “properly and proportionately” in withdrawing potentially affected products from the market
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2 Sisters to cut 900 jobs
The poultry giant is planning to close three loss-making factories in wake of last autumn’s chicken scandal
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Use-by dates in spotlight again as FSA supplier audit prompts meat recall by Muscle Food
An unannounced visit at Muscle Food supplier DB Foods revealed concerns about use-by labelling
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Russell Hume site in Liverpool allowed to resume production
Production at the other sites remains suspended while investigations continue
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The Russell Hume scandal has shown how easy it is to relabel meat
The Food Standards Agency has received government signoff to properly fund the National Food Crime Unit
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FSA interviews suspects under caution as Russell Hume scandal escalates
Russell Hume meat labelling scandal ‘on new scale’ says FSA, as key personnel at the supplier expected to be interviewed in coming days
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Sushi Daily issues recall for Sushigari ginger product
Recall impacting sushi counters in Waitrose and Sainsbury’s stores…
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Media Bites 29 Jan: BHS, Steinhoff/Poundland, Ocado
Unsecured creditors of BHS, the retailer once owned by Sir Philip Green, lodged claims worth almost £1bn in the aftermath of its collapse, according to a report compiled by the chain’s liquidators.
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FSA denies 'cover-up' over Russell Hume meat investigation
CEO Jason Feeney says response to meat scandal has been ’proportionate’ after FSA launched investigation over alleged instances of ‘serious non-compliance with food hygiene regulations’
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Canada grants approval to British manufacturing beef imports
Various cuts of manufacturing beef will now be shipped alongside primal cuts
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Russell Hume points to unblemished record following FSA shutdown
Meat supplier is under investigation by FSA and FSS over over alleged instances of ‘serious non-compliance with food hygiene regulations
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Egg industry shrugs off fipronil scandal as sales pass six billion
Sales rose to highest levels in 40 years, said British Egg industry Council
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Food safety alert over adulterated palm oil
West African oil has been contaminated with Sudan IV UK retailers and manufacturers have been urged to remain vigilant after European authorities issued fresh warnings over palm oil from West Africa adulterated with industrial dye. Over recent months there has been a spate of food safety alerts ...
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Defra extends avian flu prevention nationally
Prevention zone now extends to all of England and includes extra precautions for keepers with more than 500 birds