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£19.2 million for cross-government surveillance project to protect public health

The cross-departmental project team behind Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and the Environment (PATH-SAFE), a major programme of pathogen surveillance, has been awarded Government funding for the project through the second round of HM Treasury’s Shared Outcomes Fund.

Update 1 : Cahill’s Farm Cheese recalls several cheese products because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Cahill’s Farm Cheese is recalling a number of cheese products because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.

Report into the sources of human Campylobacter infection published

The Food Standards Agency has today published a study to further determine the principal sources of this foodborne disease.

168 Express Ltd recalls XZL Strong Mixed Jelly and XZL Jelly In School Bag products because of a choking hazard

168 Express Ltd is recalling multiple Jelly cup products because they contain Carrageenan, Sodium Alginate and Konjac that are not permitted as an ingredient in jelly confectionery as they present a choking hazard.

Co-op recalls Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings because of undeclared barley

Co-op is recalling Co-op Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings because the product contains barley (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label.

Cahill’s Farm Cheese recalls Cahill’s Original Irish Porter Cheddar because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Cahill’s Farm Cheese is recalling Cahills Original Irish Porter Cheddar because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.

UK consumers give their views on genome edited food

The Food Standards Agency has published its ‘Consumer perceptions of genome edited food’ report, as part of wider efforts to increase our evidence base in the field of genetic technologies.

Update from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland following the rise in cases of feline pancytopenia

This update follows on from our previous publication (01 July 2021) on advice to cat owners following the rise in cases of feline pancytopenia.

FSA publish new resources to support food businesses preparing for upcoming changes to PPDS allergen labelling

On 1 October 2021, the law on allergen labelling for pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods will change. This means that any food business selling PPDS foods will have to include full ingredients on the product label with allergenic ingredients emphasised within that list.

National Food Strategy Part 2

Following the publication of Part Two of the National Food Strategy today, the FSA Chair welcomes the independent review.

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