The Food Standards Agency (FSA) was notified by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) of an epidemic of a strain of Salmonella Newport infection this is known to have affected greater than 30 people within the UK.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) was notified by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) of an epidemic of a strain of Salmonella Newport infection this is known to have affected greater than 30 people within the UK.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) was notified by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) of a scourge of a strain of Salmonella Newport infection that’s known to have affected greater than 30 people inside the UK.
The Food Standards Agency has published its Forward Evidence Plan for 2012. The plan outlines priority science and evidence activities for the approaching year, including potential areas for research funding and workshops as a way to help develop the Agency?s evidence base.
Asda is withdrawing one date code of its layered prawn salad because it’s labelled incorrectly. The label at the lid states that the product is Asda tuna layered salad, and so doesn?t mention prawns. In the event you?re allergic or intolerant to shellfish, don?t eat this product. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.
Two new members are needed for the Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs (ACAF). This independent committee advises the Food Standards Agency at the safety and use of animal feeds, with particular emphasis on protecting human health.
The Agency has updated its list of product ranges that don’t contain the six food colours linked to possible hyperactivity in kids.
Food businesses approved by the Food Standards Agency that adjust food business operator (FBO) after 31 January 2012 will want a new approval. The recent FBO can continue to trade using the present approval until a brand new approval assessment is undertaken. This alteration follows consultation with stakeholders.
Hull City Council and South Tyneside Council have rolled out the Agency’s Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. Greater than 180 local authorities in England, Wales and northerly Ireland at the moment are publishing nearly 150,000 ratings at food.gov.uk/ratings.
UK food and health campaigners have accused snack manufacturers of “shamelessly” targeting children with online games, apps and social media.
The FSA is inviting researchers to tender for 2 new projects. The 1st is qualitative research to explore the general public?s views on labelling of GM food and the second one aims to explore how food safety is taken into account in the course of the procurement of food within the UK public sector.