All Food safety articles – Page 31
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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 & 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 & 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 & 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
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Comment & OpinionWales is already ahead on food hygiene rating display
We would like to set the record straight in relation to the article…
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Comment & OpinionNitrites research leak undermines meat industry's hard work
The meat industry is committed to regular, open-minded research, says BMPA boss Nick Allen
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Comment & OpinionFood hygiene remains a serious public health problem
Campylobacter hasn’t gone away, and consumers remain underinformed, says Professor Chris Elliott
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Comment & OpinionTreat the nitrites study with caution. It shows processors want to learn
A new industry-funded study has suggested controversial nitrites don’t protect against botulism as intended. But we shouldn’t damn the meat industry for seeking better understanding
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News‘Fake balsamic vinegar’ scandal as Italy uncovers major fraud case
Investigators believe frausters may have used cheaper grapes to make vinegar that was then passed off as authentic balsamic
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NewsFood fraud risk higher in no-deal scenario, says 2 Sisters tech boss
Higher prices caused by post-Brexit tariffs could create ideal conditions for food fraud, warned 2 Sisters’ new technical director
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Comment & OpinionThe UK deserves better than US chlorinated chicken
Chlorinated chicken has re-emerged as a point of contention and British producers are rightly up in arms
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NewsWaitrose recalls chocolate after undeclared milk found
It’s put up point of sale signs in its stores advising customers why the items have been recalled
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Comment & OpinionWTO standards post-Brexit will have harmful consequences for food
Professor Chris Elliott’s recent trip to India illustrated how exporters assign what produce goes where
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NewsBooths recalls prepared veg & soup mixes after metal found
This follows the recalling of Booths’ own-brand mince pies in November 2018
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NewsGovernment 'failing to act' on processed meat link to cancer
Politicians had failed to react to the link between nitrites in processed meat and cancer, claimed the author of the WHO’s landmark 2015 report