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FSA welcomes new allergen labelling law

The Food Standards Agency Chair Heather Hancock has welcomed the announcement of a new allergen labelling law to help further protect the UK’s two million people living with food allergy, made today by Environment Secretary Michael Gove

Shazans recalls 10 Bitesize Punjabi Samosas because of undeclared milk

Shazans Foods is recalling Shazans 10 Bitesize Punjabi Samosas because of a packaging error. Some packets contain Paneer Tikka Samosas which contain milk which is not mentioned on the label.

FSA June 2019 Board meeting now available online

You can now watch the June 2019 Board meeting as a video.

Yorkshire Provender recalls Rustic Vegetable Broth because of incorrect labelling

Yorkshire Provender is recalling its Rustic Vegetable Broth with Kale, Lentils & Quinoa because a packaging error has occurred. The pot contains a Pea Soup containing milk which is not mentioned on the label.

Summary of discussions at the FSA Board meeting on 19 June 2019

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board discussed an update on the Government’s Allergen labelling review, a model for food standards official controls, the Science Council’s recommendations on horizon scanning, the FSA’s sampling strategy and the FSA’s approach to regulatory enforcement at its quarterly meeting.

Lactalis McLelland recalls Galloway Coloured Medium Grated Cheddar because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Lactalis McLelland Ltd has taken the precautionary step of recalling Galloway Coloured Medium Grated Cheddar because the product might contain Listeria monocytogenes.

FSA Board meeting: 19 June 2019

Today's Board meeting webcast has now finished.

SPAR recalls Prawn Marie Rose Pasta Salad because of undeclared fish

SPAR (UK) Ltd is recalling SPAR Prawn Marie Rose Pasta Salad because some packs may contain Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad.

Update on listeria cases being investigated

Investigation continues into foods linked to listeria infections in hospitals.

New members appointed to expanded Scientific Advisory Committees

The Chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Heather Hancock has announced the appointment of 35 independent members to the FSA’s Scientific Advisory Committees.

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