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Prosecution for dairy linked to E. coli outbreak; fish sellers also sentenced

By News Desk on June 22, 2021

A dairy linked to an E. coli outbreak in 2019 in England has been prosecuted for food safety and hygiene offences.

NP and DJ Darwin Ltd, trading as Darwin’s Dairy, pleaded guilty at a virtual…
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Man who sold poor quality fish jailed

By News Desk on November 7, 2020

A mobile fish seller who forced customers to buy fish in England that was often unfit to eat has been jailed.

Between 2017 and 2019, John Mills used aggressive, unfair, and dishonest selling practices to…
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Experts identify focus areas for Government Chemist program

By News Desk on October 25, 2019

A group of experts has identified persistent issues with allergen testing and depleted resources, skills, scientific capability and sampling as key drivers influencing the food and feed sector.

A total of 43 stakeholders including representatives…
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FSA seeks comments on recall and withdrawal guidance

By Joe Whitworth on January 10, 2019

The United Kingdom’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking feedback on guidance covering traceability, recalls and withdrawals.

The guidance sets out the roles and responsibilities of those involved in food safety withdrawals and recalls in…
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Suspended sentence for food shop owner after Salmonella outbreak

By Joe Whitworth on December 1, 2018

The former owner of a fast food outlet in England linked to a Salmonella outbreak last year has received a suspended six month prison sentence.

Eight people had acute food poisoning and one patient’s symptoms…
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Duo guilty of manslaughter after nut allergy death

By Joe Whitworth on October 30, 2018

Two men have been found guilty of manslaughter after a teenage girl died following an allergic reaction to a takeaway meal.

Mohammed Abdul Kuddus, 40, owner and chef and Harun Rashid, 38, takeaway manager, were…
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