The UK Food Standards Agency(FSA)is inviting applications for three new research projects,as a part of its efforts to ensure food safety. The projects will determine the scope of developing a consumer'willingness to pay'figure,measure ...
The UK Food Standards Agency(FSA)is seeking clarification from the European Food Safety Authority(EFSA)seeking clarification over the production of smoked skin-on sheep meat–also known as smokies. While smokies are consumed by some ...
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Cook Trading,a manufacturer of frozen ready meals,is recalling its own-brand Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea Tagine in the UK due to allergy risk,according to the Food Standards Agency(FSA). The product contains nuts,which are not ...
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UK-based supermarket chain Tesco has recalled its own-brand Prawn Masala and Pilau Rice over incorrect'use by'date,according to the Food Standards Agency(FSA). The FSA noted that the product should have'use by'date of 22 August ...
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UK-based supermarket chain Asda is recalling its Free From 5 Caramel Wafers as gluten(wheat)has been detected in some of this product,which is labelled as gluten-free,according to the Food Standards Agency(FSA). The Agency has issued an ...
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The UK Food Standards Agency(FSA)is reminding people to take extra care with their food as temperatures rise,as parts of the UK are experiencing some warmer weather. FSA noted that cases of food poisoning soar during the summer months,as ...
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UK Food Standards Agency(FSA)is warning people not to consume a certain batch of Italian olives sold in jars as they may lead to botulism poisoning. This warning has been issued after a person experienced botulism poisoning on consuming ...
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Taiwan has passed a bill to lift the import ban on beef containing the feed additive ractopamine,a move which will give US beef an expanded access to the Taiwanese market,and also facilitate the resumption of free trade talks with ...
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About three-quarters of people in the UK are willing to take food safety risks while eating out,which puts them at increased risk of food poisoning,especially during the upcoming London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games,according to a new ...
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UK-based supermarket chain Sainsbury's is withdrawing all batches of its 8 Chunky Caramel Chocolate bars as the product contains peanuts,which is not declared on the label,according to the Food Standards Agency(FSA). The Agency has issued ...
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Quality Food World has recalled Smoked Salmon Dairy Free dip and/or spread in Australia as the product contains egg,which is not declared on the label,according to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand(FSANZ). The product contains ...
Prompt Thai 2000,a UK-based importer of food products,has recalled Kraft Cheez Whiz jars for violating EU import regulations,according to the Food Standards Agency(FSA). FSA noted that the product was manufactured in the Philippines,which ...
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The Food Standards Agency(FSA)has initiated a UK-wide survey to compare foods that have voluntary allergen labeling with similar products that do not have such labeling. Allergen advisory labeling,such as labeling that states'may contain ...
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Food Standards Australia New Zealand(FSANZ)is seeking submissions on the proposed changes to the maximum residue limits(MRLs)CMRLs are regulatory standards that help to monitor whether an agricultural or veterinary chemical(agvet ...
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UK-based supermarket chain Sainsbury's is recalling its own-brand Taste the Difference Pumpkin Quadrotti pasta due to a packaging error,according to the UK Food Standards Agency(FSA). The pasta is filled with prawns instead of ...
Tags: FSA, packaging error, Pumpkin Quadrotti pasta, prawns