FSA and FSS publish assessment of food crime in the UK
The Food Crime Strategic Assessment examines areas of the food supply chain which may be vulnerable to food crime, as well identifying emerging threats which need to be addressed. The assessment found that most food crime relates to two broad activities – either selling something of little or no value to the food chain as […]
Food recall: Morrisons, Asda and Iceland recall products over serious health risks
FOOD recalls are important to pay attention to as they can impact the health of any of us. Morrisons, Asda and Iceland have recalled products after serious health risks. Company Worthenshaws has recalled Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne, sold at Asda and Morrisons. This is because of inaccurate information on the label that could causes a […]
Tesco, SPAR and Waitrose issue an urgent food recall – full list
TESCO, Waitrose and SPAR all sell products that have been recalled due to them possibly being unsafe to consume. This is the full list of products affected. A food recall warning has been issued for items that are sold in supermarkets including Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado and SPAR. The products have all been recalled as they […]
Chlorine-washed chicken vs chlorine-washed salad leaves: what’s the difference?
When discussing future UK trade deals, it’s not long before someone raises the issue of chlorine-washed chicken. We eat salad washed in chlorine, and our drinking water is chlorine-treated, so why are we averse to chlorine-washed chicken? The practice of washing chicken carcasses in a chlorine solution has been banned in the UK and EU […]
Matalan, Lidl and Co-op urgently recall food and child products
A number of products have been urgently recalled, including chicken, socks and even children’s seats. Retailers and supermarkets such as Lidl, Matalan and Co-op have all been affected by the recent product recalls, issued by the Food Standards Agency. A recall is put out if the product is dangerous or faulty and could cause harm […]
Recall roundup: undeclared allergens in the UK and US pose potential problems
The UK Food Standards Agency has announced that Faughan Foods is recalling Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast Pieces, due to the detected presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product. Consumers who have purchased the product are advised not to eat it, but to return to store for a refund. Undeclared allergens cause recall headaches Peanuts. As […]
Tesco, Co-op and others issue urgent product recalls
Tesco, Co-op and a number of other retailers have issued urgent product recalls. The Food Standards Agency issues ‘Product Withdrawal Information Notices’ and ‘ Product Recall Information Notices’ to let consumers know about problems associated with food. Here’s the latest product recalls from the past couple of weeks. This is because some packs contain an […]