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Waitrose recalls Heston Mushroom & Gin Sauce because of undeclared mustard

Waitrose is recalling its Heston Mushroom & Gin Sauce because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.

Contract for FSA Delivered Meat and Dairy Official Controls awarded to Eville and Jones Ltd

The contract for Official Controls delivery in approved meat and dairy establishments in England and Wales will be delivered by Eville and Jones Ltd, on behalf of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) from 30 March 2020.

Lidl GB recalls Kania Oregano because of the possible presence of high levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids

Lidl GB is recalling Kania Oregano due to the possible presence of high levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are naturally occurring; however, prolonged consumption of high levels can lead to liver disease.

Proposal to introduce rules for indicating the country of origin or place of provenance of the primary ingredient of a food

We would like your views on our proposed statutory instrument that will introduce rules for indicating the country of origin or place of provenance of the primary ingredient of a food.

Cow & Gate and Tesco recall 7+ months Cow & Gate baby food jars as a precaution because a small number may have been tampered with

Cow & Gate and Tesco are voluntarily recalling 15 varieties of 7+ month Cow & Gate baby food jars (200g) sold by Tesco stores in the UK, as a precautionary measure following concerns that some jars may have been tampered with.

Iceland recalls NO MOO Chocolate Puddings because they contain a 'milk-free' statement on the packaging but may contain milk

Iceland is recalling NO MOO Chocolate Puddings because they may contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

FSA January 2020 Board meeting now available online

A recording of the January 2020 Board meeting is now available.

Updates to the Food Standard Agency’s Technical Guidance on food allergen labelling and information requirements

New legislation, which will come into force on 1 October 2021 will change the way in which food businesses in England are required to provide allergen information on prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) food. There are proposed updates to the existing Technical Guidance on Food allergen labelling and information requirements to reflect these new legal requirements.

FSA consults on updated guidance following change to allergen labelling law

The FSA today published a consultation on updates to its existing technical guidance to reflect changes to food allergen labelling legislation in England which comes into effect on 1 October 2021.

Proposal to introduce rules for indicating the country of origin or place of provenance of the primary ingredient of a food

We would like your views on our proposed statutory instrument that will introduce rules for indicating the country of origin or place of provenance of the primary ingredient of a food.

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