Gaps in capability to perform some chemical analyses have been identified in a review into official laboratories in the United Kingdom.
The review assessed the capacity, capability, and governance of the U.K. official food and
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UK birds positive for top levels of Campylobacter rises again
The percentage of chickens positive at the top level for Campylobacter in the United Kingdom has increased for the second successive quarter.
For the top nine retailers, 3.6 percent of fresh whole chickens tested from
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Figures show decline in sampling and food standards controls
The number of official samples taken and food standards controls in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has declined from last year, according to statistics published by the Food Standards Agency.
Figures cover food law enforcement
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Mixed results for UK Campylobacter rates in chicken
Campylobacter contamination in chickens in the United Kingdom has decreased but it remains high in smaller retailers, independent shops and butchers, according to a Food Standards Agency report.
The proportion of fresh whole chicken at
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50 sick from Salmonella in England and Wales
Public health officials in England and Wales are investigating the source of a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 50 people.
Public Health England (PHE), Public Health Wales (PHW) and the Food Standards Agency
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Officials report 6th death in Listeria outbreak linked to sandwiches
A sixth person has died in a Listeria outbreak linked to sandwiches in the United Kingdom.
The patient was one of the nine previously confirmed infections and there are no new cases of listeriosis linked
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Recommendations made in food hygiene ratings system review
A review of the food hygiene ratings system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has resulted in 12 recommendations.
The assessment of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA),
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Sandwich firm involved in Listeria outbreak goes into liquidation
The sandwich producer that has become infamous for it’s part in a Listeria outbreak that killed at least five people in England has gone into liquidation.
The Good Food Chain had been told it could
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Sandwich firm allowed to restart after Listeria outbreak
The sandwich producer at the center of a Listeria outbreak that has killed five people in England has been given permission to restart activity.
The Good Food Chain voluntarily ceased production June 5 and withdrew
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New law toughens food allergen labeling
Food businesses in England and Northern Ireland will have to include full ingredients labeling on pre-packaged foods by summer 2021.
The new law was announced by Michael Gove, Environment Secretary, and is known as “Natasha’s
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Lactalis issues three recalls in a week for different incidents
Lactalis has made three separate recalls in the space of one week in England and Australia.
The recall in England involves a cheese potentially containing Listeria monocytogenes. Two recalls in Australia of milk are because
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