Archive of all Food Standards Agency articles – Page 22
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Authorities investigate salmonella outbreak linked to lamb
More than 300 people have fallen ill since July 2017
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FSA and FSS endorse meat processing reforms
The 19 proposals agreed by the two regulators include streamlining official controls and a new approach to durability labelling
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FSA proposes shake-up of meat inspections and date labelling
A review into meat cutting plants and cold stores has made 19 recommendations to improve compliance in meat processing
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Comment & Opinion
I love Pret a Manger, but it clearly has serious issues
The tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse has exposed clear weaknesses in its food labelling policies
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Analysis & Features
How serious is food and drink's allergy problem?
As Pret a Manger is linked to a second allergy death, can it get itself off the hook by blaming a supplier? And what are the wider implications?
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FSA slams Pret over food safety culture and responsibility
The policies and procedures of Pret a Manger have been slammed by FSA chair Heather Hancock
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Pret a Manger faces litany of online complaints over mis-labelled food
The chain has faced a barrage of complaints after being implicated in a second allergen death this weekend
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CoYo rejects Pret claim over dairy allergen in yoghurt
Pret has claimed the death of a second of its customers after eating one of its products is linked to a CoYo dairy-free yoghurt
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Former Russell Hume directors acquire butcher Nigel Fredericks
Nigel Fredericks Ltd fell into administration last month
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Pret a Manger overhauls allergen labelling policy following teenager's death
Natasha Ednan-Laperouse suffered a severe allergic reaction to sesame seeds baked into the dough of a Pret baguette, which weren’t listed on the label
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Yorica launches allergen-free ice cream duo at Ocado
The desserts contain none of the 14 main allergenic ingredients listed by the FSA
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FSA campaign encourages young people to ask about food allergens
The campaign comes follows news of several recent deaths of young people from food allergies
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Russell Hume administrators destroyed £8.5m-worth of meat stock
KPMG said the figure was likely to rise further once the FSA’s ongoing investigation into potential criminal activity at Russell Hume was completed
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FSA slams 'misleading' reports about adulterated meat
Hancock accused news outlets of twisting the truth surrounding the findings of this month’s BBC investigation
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Comment & Opinion
A more empowered FSA should name and shame failing businesses
Anonymity spares the blushes of those who cut corners and taints good businesses with the stink of scandal
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FSA urged to 'take ownership' of adulterated meat testing
A fifth of meat samples tested by local authorities last year contained DNA from other species
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Analysis & Features
Can UK business capitalise on advances in lab-grown meat?
The Adam Smith Institute has urged UK businesses to invest to become world leaders
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Comment & Opinion
Fipronil scandal one year on: still not enough action on egg standards
Suppliers and retailers are still taking unnecessary risks, says Ian Jones of British Lion egg processors
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Meat processors back call for post-Brexit immigration changes
Britain’s meat industry was vulnerable to shortages of workers across all skill levels, the BMPA warned
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Comment & Opinion
How BRC Issue 8 seeks to encourage a culture of food safety
As part of new food safety guidance, manufacturers will be required to show they are creating a safety-conscious culture, explains Derek Watson of the University of Sunderland