Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Eggs linked to multi-year Salmonella outbreak; 25 flocks tested positive this year so far

At least 100 people have fallen ill in the past three years after eating British eggs, with almost half of them stricken this year. Public Health England (PHE) has recorded

By News Desk

/ 24 Sep 2019

Eggs linked to multi-year Salmonella outbreak; 25 flocks tested positive this year so far

Chemical analysis gaps found in UK lab review

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

By Joe Whitworth

/ 14 Sep 2019

Chemical analysis gaps found in UK lab review

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

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Sep 2019

UK birds positive for top levels of Campylobacter rises again

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.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Sep 2019

Figures show decline in sampling and food standards controls

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

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Aug 2019

Mixed results for UK Campylobacter rates in chicken

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)

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Aug 2019

50 sick from Salmonella in England and Wales

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

By Joe Whitworth

/ 1 Aug 2019

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

By News Desk

/ 5 Jul 2019

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

By News Desk

/ 2 Jul 2019

Sandwich firm involved in Listeria outbreak goes into liquidation

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

By Joe Whitworth

/ 27 Jun 2019

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,

By News Desk

/ 26 Jun 2019

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

By News Desk

/ 21 Jun 2019

Lactalis issues three recalls in a week for different incidents

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Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Eggs linked to multi-year Salmonella outbreak; 25 flocks tested positive this year so far

Chemical analysis gaps found in UK lab review

UK birds positive for top levels of Campylobacter rises again

Figures show decline in sampling and food standards controls

Mixed results for UK Campylobacter rates in chicken

50 sick from Salmonella in England and Wales

Officials report 6th death in Listeria outbreak linked to sandwiches

Recommendations made in food hygiene ratings system review

Sandwich firm involved in Listeria outbreak goes into liquidation

Sandwich firm allowed to restart after Listeria outbreak

New law toughens food allergen labeling

Lactalis issues three recalls in a week for different incidents

Your Support Protects Public Health