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Peanut allergies affected by exercise and sleep deprivation, new study finds

FSA funded research has found that exercise and sleep deprivation can put people with a peanut allergy at greater risk of a reaction.

September 2019 update on the Animal Nutrition Section of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed

This update provides information about the meeting of the Animal Nutrition (AN) Section of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCoPAFF) held on 9-11 September 2019.

Soupologie recalls soup products because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Soupologie has taken the precautionary step of recalling three varieties of soup because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes.

Consumers advised about ready-to-eat products supplied by Café Class Ltd

A number of ready-to-eat products (sandwiches, wraps and salads) supplied in the North East of England by Café Class Ltd have not been produced in accordance with food hygiene and legislative requirements.

Mondelez UK recalls Belvita Soft Bakes Choco Hazelnut Flavour breakfast biscuits because of undeclared milk

Mondelez UK is recalling Belvita Soft Bakes Choco Hazelnut Flavour breakfast biscuits because milk is not declared on the label.

Booths recalls Traditional Coleslaw because the product may contain plastic pieces

Booths is recalling Traditional Coleslaw because the product may contain pieces of white plastic. The presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.

New Chair appointed to the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food

Chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Heather Hancock has announced the appointment of Professor Bill Keevil as independent Chair to the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF).

Struik Foods recalls Bunlimited Crispy Onions because they may contain small pieces of metal

Struik Foods is recalling Bunlimited Crispy Onions because they may contain small pieces of metal. The presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat. The product is sold in ASDA stores.

Waitrose recalls Waitrose Sour Cream and Chive Mix because of undeclared wheat

Waitrose is recalling Waitrose Sour Cream and Chive Mix because it contains wheat which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.

Food allergen labelling changes become law

New law introduced to extend labelling requirements for people with food allergies and intolerances

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