Japanese-style curry cubes pulled over undeclared allergen
Japanese-style curry cubes have been recalled from shelves across the UK due to an undeclared allergen.
Food Safety
Cornish baker fined nearly £4K after plastic found in “potentially deadly” wedding cake
A Cornish baker has been fined close to £4,000 after pieces of plastic were found inside a wedding cake described as potentially deadly.
UK manufacturer recalls flapjacks over allergen risk
A British flapjack manufacturer has recalled several products due to the presence of undeclared allergens.
Arla withdraws protein puddings over glass contamination risk
Danish-Swedish dairy giant Arla Foods is recalling a number of products from its widely sold protein range.
Two major retailers pull seafood products over Listeria contamination
Two major grocery retailers have recalled salmon and prawn cocktail products because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Irish meat processor recalls widely sold dish due to allergen labelling blunder
A manufacturer of meat products is recalling one of its widely sold pre-made dishes due to undeclared allergens.
Kosher food firm recalls products due to undeclared ingredient
A kosher food brand has recalled a series of meat products from shelves due to an undeclared ingredient.
The future of food safety testing - managing risk in a changing world
Food safety threats are becoming more complex. In this second instalment of the Food Safety Briefing series, industry experts come together to explore strategies, technologies and best practice shaping the next gen of food safety.
Low-cal snack brand pulls product over mislabelled allergen risk
A low-calorie snack brand has recalled one of its widely sold products after a packaging error led to an undeclared allergen.
Government agency spotlights dangers of illicit bluetongue vaccine trade as virus ravages livestock
Farmers and animal keepers have been warned not to buy or sell second-hand bluetongue vaccines.
Shellfish harvesting shut down over Salmonella outbreak
Shellfish harvesting has been shut down by health authorities in a key US state after it was linked to a Salmonella outbreak.
FSA head of prevention: Spotting risk before it becomes a crisis
In this year’s Food Safety Briefing, Food Manufacture heard from the Food Standards Agency’s head of prevention on how to spot key warning signs before risk turns into a food safety failure.
French supermarket fridges cyber attack: What it means for F&B
After cyber criminals took control of supermarket fridges across France, experts warn no part of the food supply chain is immune
Food safety’s new battleground: Are manufacturers ready for the next threat?
Food Manufacture’s annual Food Safety Briefing returns, with this year’s expert panel exploring current and emerging food safety trends and threats, and lessons learned from recent crises.
FSA warns against Ukrainian eggs as Salmonella detected
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning UK consumers against purchasing eggs produced in Ukraine.
Greencore pulls products from Tesco and M&S due to Salmonella risk
A major food manufacturer has recalled several of its products from Tesco and M&S due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
Sweet treats pulled from Home Bargains shelves due to undeclared allergens
A German confectionery brand has recalled some of its snacks from UK shelves because of undeclared allergens.
Serious food hygiene breach at Bradford halal mini market
A Bradford mini market and bakery has been found to be in serious breach of food safety regulations.
Unilever withdraws widely-sold Pot Noodle flavour due to undeclared allergen
Unilever has recalled one of its widely sold Pot Noodle flavours due to the risk posed by an undeclared allergen.
Dubai chocolate products recalled by major distributor due to salmonella
A Dubai chocolate product has once again been implicated in a UK-wide recall, with confectionery distributor World of Sweets withdrawing two products from sale.
Taxpayers ‘left to pick up’ £200M bird flu bill
Successive bird flu outbreaks have cost UK taxpayers more than £200 million since 2020, according to newly released information.
Major supermarket pulls oat drink over microbiological contamination risk
A leading supermarket chain has pulled a widely sold oat drink from its shelves due to a risk of microbiological contamination.
15% of UK food manufacturers await hygiene inspection
New data claims that large parts of the UK food and drink sector currently do not have a hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Fi Asia 2026
Climate change fuelling mycotoxin risks with ‘no known solution’
Climate change is adding on a new threat to an age-old food safety problem faced by the food industry, one that could be more dangerous that most people realise
Lessons from the 2026 egg Salmonella outbreak
The recent UK Salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs has prompted many to highlight the success of Britain’s Lion scheme. But beyond questions of domestic standards lies a broader debate over wider harmonisation.
Waitrose pulls olives from sale due to Listeria contamination
Waitrose has recalled a black olive product from its shelves due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
Sainsbury’s pulls widely sold product over Listeria contamination
Sainsbury’s has recalled a black olive product from its shelves due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
Waitrose recalls widely sold dessert over undeclared allergen
Waitrose has withdrawn a widely sold crumble product from its shelves because of undeclared oats (gluten).
Tesco pulls widely sold sandwich filler from shelves over packaging blunder
Tesco has withdrawn a widely sold coleslaw product after it was discovered that some packs may contain the wrong product entirely, posing an allergen risk.
Irish buffalo cheese firm issues urgent recall due to Listeria
An Irish manufacturer of buffalo cheese has recalled two products following the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.
Tesco pulls widely sold pasta salad over E. coli risk
Tesco has recalled a widely sold pasta dish from its shelves over fears of contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
National Food Crime Unit arrests man in £500K counterfeit wine bust
An operation by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) has resulted in an arrest over alleged wine fraud.
Wraps sold in Iceland withdrawn by manufacturer over E. coli fears
Summit Foods is recalling several of its filled wrap products because of possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC).
Former council contractor sentenced for faking food inspections
A former environmental health contractor for Thurrock Council has been sentenced for food safety inspection fraud.
Sight loss fears spark urgent dog food recall
A dog food brand has withdrawn all of its fresh meal products after reports emerged that a recent recipe change may cause sight loss.
One dead in UK-wide salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs
One person has died and hundreds have fallen ill after an outbreak of salmonella affected all four corners of the UK.
Health food firm recalls seed product found to contain E. coli
A.Vogel is recalling its Rapunzel bioSnacky Das Original Red Clover Seeds for Sprouts and Seedlings after Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) was found in the product.
Major US food poisoning outbreak intensifies with 345 new cases
The United States’ ongoing battle with a major food poisoning outbreak linked to Mexican-produced lettuce has intensified this week.
Exclusive: NFCU chief reveals how new powers are transforming fight against food crime
Last year saw the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) gain new investigatory powers, enabling it to apply for and execute search warrants. In this interview with Food Manufacture, Andrew Quinn talks about the progress it has made.
Greencore pulls Asda and Morrisons pasta products over listeria fears
Greencore is recalling several Asda and Morrisons pasta products because of a possible listeria contamination.
Four arrested in Dudley illegal meat raid
A criminal investigation has been launched after four men arrested and illegal meat removed from market.
Lay’s crisps pulled from Home Bargains stores over allergen fears
Food importer ASR Solutions Ltd has recalled a popular crisps flavour from Home Bargains due to undeclared allergens.
Leading UK confectionery supplier pulls chocolate products over allergen fears
A leading premium confectionery supplier has withdrawn several chocolate products due to the undeclared presence of multiple allergens.
1.6 million eggs recalled over salmonella risk
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a mammoth recall of around 1.6 million eggs over salmonella fears.
Almost 2,000 hit by major US food poisoning outbreak
A serious food poisoning outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has spread across large parts of the United States.
Dairy firm pulls milk due to presence of veterinary medicines
A Scottish dairy firm has withdrawn one of its milk products due to the possible presence of veterinary medicines, including antibiotics.
Waitrose pulls chocolate chip brioche packs over metal and hard plastic contamination risk
Waitrose has recalled one of its brioche products due to potential contamination with foreign bodies.
Manchester manufacturer ordered to pay £65K after failing to declare ‘dangerous’ levels of allergen
A supermarket chain and food manufacturer has been fined after failing to declare an allergen in a spice mix.
‘Serious’ mouse infestation discovered at Portsmouth food business
Portsmouth City Council environmental health officers uncovered a mouse infestation and poor hygiene standards during an inspection earlier this month.
PepsiCo pulls popular snack from shelves over allergen fears
PepsiCo has recalled one of its Doritos products due to the presence of undeclared milk in some packs.