Food safety news – Page 9
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NewsEgg & poultry sectors ‘relieved’ as Defra announces easing of bird flu restrictions
However, Defra and trade bodies urged farmers and producers to remain vigilant for avian influenza
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NewsUK must prioritise food security, Minette Batters tells NFU conference
The NFU president spoke of a ‘real risk’ of an erosion of British food and drink production
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NewsMajor salmonella outbreak in frozen chicken traced to Poland
The FSA says almost 500 cases of the bug have been linked to the contaminated products since the start of 2020
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NewsWaitrose recalls own-label carrot cake muffins due to labelling error
Walnuts were not mentioned on its labelling owing to a packaging mistake
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NewsGlobal food fraud rising as result of pandemic, report finds
Adulteration cases increased by 30% and counterfeit incidents by 47%
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NewsSalmonella risk sees four retailers recall seafood products
Chilled and frozen products from Sainsbury’s, Asda, the Co-op and Waitrose have been affected
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NewsSainsbury’s seeks bacteria detection tech for ready to eat products
Sainsbury’s said at present bacteria detection could only be achieved through “destructive testing or inadvertent consumption”
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NewsSainsbury’s recalls Plant Pioneers shroomdogs over presence of metal
Items with use-by dates of 6 or 7 January are impacted. No other products have been affected
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NewsDefra launches consultation on crop gene editing plans
The government said such a move would help improve crop resilience and help it achieve its environmental agenda
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NewsCosta Coffee recalls Jammy Rudolph Shortcake over undeclared egg
The undeclared ingredient presents a possible health risk for those with an egg allergy or intolerance
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NewsM&S recalls chicken curry over packaging error
The error means the item contains undeclared milk
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NewsFSA abolishes 10-day use-by-date rule for fresh meat
The new guidance will move the default use-by-date to at least 13 days for vacuum and modified atmosphere packed red meat
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NewsPoultry housing order imposed across Great Britain amid bird flu outbreak
The restrictions will require all poultry farms in England, Scotland and Wales to keep their flocks indoors
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NewsBird flu found at North Yorkshire turkey rearing farm
The turkey fattening site has become the latest commercial poultry farm to register a case of bird flu
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NewsGB-wide bird flu prevention zone declared following further outbreaks
A breeder farm and wild birds in western England tested positive for a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu this week
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NewsFSA extends salmonella advice on Fairburn eggs to additional batches
Some 38 egg SKUs sold through five different retailers are now subject to the advice to cook eggs thoroughly
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NewsGuinness recalls newly launched alcohol-free version over contamination fears
The Diageo-owned brand urged shoppers not to consume purchased cans of the drink
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NewsGreat Britain bird flu risk raised to ‘high’ after Cheshire farm outbreak
The UK’s chief veterinary officers have urged bird keepers to prevent any contact between their flocks and wild birds
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NewsBirds culled after avian flu outbreak detected at Cheshire farm
Further testing was underway to determine if the outbreak was linked to cases in Europe, Defra said
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NewsFSA issues egg advice over salmonella contamination link
A raft of eggs sold by Sainsbury’s, Asda and Aldi have been linked to a salmonella contamination at supplier LJ Fairburn