All Food safety articles – Page 25
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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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Comment & OpinionHow future tools can predict toxicity in food and protect consumers
In silico techniques are an emerging field in food science and their use has been recognized by EFSA to be of key importance, says Andrew Swift, CEO of Fera Science
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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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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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Analysis & FeaturesIs Trade-Agri Commission’s new status really a big win for UK food standards?
The Commission has been made a permanent statutory body
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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
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NewsSainsbury’s recalls mussels over salmonella fears
The supermarket has taken a ‘small quantity’ of its By Sainsbury’s cooked mussels (300g) off sale
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NewsWaitrose recalls chocolate over packaging blunder with undeclared nuts
The retailer’s No1 Dominican Republic milk chocolate 49% packaging was filled with its orange and almond variant instead
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Analysis & FeaturesUS food standards explained: what’s the issue?
Why are chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated cows so contentious? And what problems do they pose for British farming?
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NewsWaitrose recalls pork burgers over undeclared egg
Egg was not mentioned as an ingredient on the item’s packaging
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NewsFSA examines abolition of 10-day use-by date rule
The regulator has launched a consultation to explore the potential extension of the maximum shelf life of meat beyond 10 days
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NewsFSA urges businesses to prepare for coming allergen labelling law change
New labelling rules – aka Natasha’s Law – come into effect on 1 October 2021
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NewsWaitrose recalls cupcakes over undeclared walnuts
A batch of the product was mispacked and contained the supermarket’s coffee & walnut mini cupcakes
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NewsEos Scientific offers SMEs reduced-price CBD testing service
The supplier is charging £40k-£100k for an ‘end-to-end regulatory service’ for novel foods status
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NewsChicken product recalled from Lidl Northern Ireland stores over listeria fears
Irish supplier Faughan Foods has recalled Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast (240g) packs with a 13 September use-by date
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NewsHolland & Barrett recalls nut-based products over salmonella fears
The issue is linked to the same supplier that led to the recall from Eat Natural last month
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NewsFSA launches new campaign to help businesses adapt to the ‘new normal’
The guide contains advice for companies who diversified into food delivery, takeaway or online sales during the pandemic
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Comment & OpinionBio-based packaging needs rigorous testing to avoid a new food safety threat
Rigorous testing for NIAS is necessary, says Andrew Swift, CEO of Fera Science