All Food safety articles – Page 21
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Comment and OpinionWhy did it take a tragedy to prompt action on listeria?
Anecdotal evidence suggests cold chain protocols are not being adhered to
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NewsHospitals told to stop serving sandwiches after listeria deaths
Three have died in a listeria outbreak linked to contaminated sandwiches supplied to hospitals
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Analysis and FeaturesListeria explained: how worried should the food industry be?
The FSA warns post-cooking contamination is a ‘major hazard’
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NewsUK food manufacturers turning away from imported eggs
Research from British Lion has suggested almost half of UK shoppers want to know where the eggs in their food products are sourced from
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NewsListeria outbreak linked to hospital sandwiches kills three people
The supplier, Staffordshire-based The Good Food Chain, has voluntarily ceased production
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NewsBritish pig producers cut antibiotic use further
The pig sector’s antibiotic use fell 16% in 2018, putting it closer to the 2020 industry target
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Comment and OpinionUS food fears: chlorinated chicken is the tip of the iceberg
As our politicans attempt to woo Trump, they should consider the ugly reality of US food production
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NewsWaitrose 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 OpinionAllergen 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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NewsAHDB slams 'misleading' meat advice from doctor group
The Plant-Based Health Professionals group is calling for a ban of processed meat in hospitals over cancer links
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Comment and OpinionRaw 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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NewsCow & 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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Analysis and FeaturesPret'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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NewsFSA 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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Comment and OpinionPret has emerged as a pioneer on allergy labelling
Pret is taking steps to ensure more people can enjoy its food without worry
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NewsBooths recalls corned beef over metal pieces risk
The recall applies to 100g packs with a use-by date of 8 May 2019
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NewsPret 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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Comment and OpinionMeat needs an industry-driven scheme to keep fraud at bay
Meat is getting a bad press at the moment, with supply at risk across Europe and the UK
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NewsQuorn 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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NewsFSA warns of food hygiene rating scam in England & Wales
The FSA stressed it or local authorities would demand money for ratings