Lidl pulls Dubai-style ice cream from shelves over allergen concerns
Lidl is recalling a Dubai-style product because of an undeclared allergen, posing a serious risk to consumers.
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Capri-Sun urgently recalls multi-packs over zero-sugar labelling error
Juice manufacturer Capri-Sun has recalled one of its 10-pack products because some zero-sugar batches were incorrectly labelled.
Bognor Regis takeaway owners fined £37K for close to 30 serious offences
The former operators of a Bognor Regis takeaway have been fined a total of £37,000 after admitting 27 food safety and hygiene offences.
M&S withdraws cheese product over listeria risk
M&S Food has pulled a cheese product from its shelves due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Health food brand pulls pasta product due to undeclared allergen
A health food supplier has withdrawn a pasta product from UK shelves because of concerns over undeclared wheat (gluten).
Seasonings brand pulls sauce from Co-Op over allergen fears
A Latin American-inspired seasonings and meal kits brand is recalling one of its salsa products because of undeclared barley (gluten) and mustard.
Irish meat supplier recalls Lidl products over listeria fears
A meat manufacturer has recalled several ham products because of a possible listeria contamination issue.
Food brands warned about ‘commercial risk’ of GLP-1 claims
Weight loss drugs are set to reshape the grocery sector but brands are being warned about using GLP-1 branding on food products, new research has revealed.
Leading convenience brand recalls ready meal over undeclared allergen
A leading convenience retailer has recalled a chicken and mushroom sauce ready meal because of concerns over undeclared soya.
Major supermarket pulls baked snack over undeclared allergen
A major supermarket retailer is recalling one of its baked snack products because of undeclared milk.
Frozen supplement brand pulls products over packaging defect contamination risk
A frozen food supplement manufacturer is recalling some of its products due to a packaging defect.
More than a third of food samples from small retailers non-compliant, finds FSA
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed that 36% of all samples tested from smaller retailers are non-compliant with UK regulations.
Fruit supplier pulls products from six major supermarkets over salmonella risk
A prepared fruit firm that supplies major supermarkets has recalled several of its products because of possible contamination with Salmonella.
Major grocer pulls chicken product over undeclared allergen
A major supermarket chain has recalled its Coronation Chicken Pasta because of concerns over undeclared milk.
Ferrero UK pulls frozen product over metal contamination concerns
Ferrero UK is recalling a frozen confectionery product due to concerns over foreign body contamination.
Misinformation circulates around new EU Listeria rules
New EU Listeria regulations are set to come into force next month – as misinformation circulates, we speak to the European Chilled Food Federation Rapporteur on Listeria and FSA to offer a clear and accurate outline.
Krispy Kreme recalls doughnuts over allergen fears
Krispy Kreme has recalled two doughnut products due to undeclared hazelnuts, which may pose a serious allergy risk.
Cheese products recalled because of listeria contamination
A cheese producer is recalling two of its products after listeria contamination was identified.
Coffee house chain ordered to pay £34k after serious hygiene failings
A popular bakery and coffee house chain has been ordered to pay more than £34,000 after a council investigation found serious food hygiene failings.
Plant-based confectioner recalls chocolate bar over undeclared allergen
A confectionery brand is recalling one of its chocolate bar products over concerns about an undeclared allergen.
One of the UK’s largest kebab manufacturers fined £500K for food fraud
A leading kebab manufacturer has been fined £500,000 for misleading customers by selling meat that was primarily made up of skin and fat.
The new risk reality: how Bart Ingredients is staying ahead of the unknown
Risk is changing and the way we monitor and manage it must change with it. Food Manufacture sits down with The Bart Ingredients Company’s head of technical to discuss risk and resilience.
All frozen food items produced by Midlands manufacturer declared unsafe
A blanket alert has been placed on a Midlands-based food manufacturer by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), covering all frozen products produced by the firm.
Dalston’s recalls Pineapple Soda as cans may injure customers
The Dalston Soda Company has recalled one of its drinks after discovering a major defect that may injure consumers.
Waitrose pulls popular bakery product over undeclared allergen
Waitrose & Partners has recalled one of its popular bakery products due to the presence of an undeclared allergen
Fox’s Burton’s Companies recalls product over metal contamination fears
Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) UK has recalled one of its products from British stores over foreign body contamination fears.
Dessert brand pulls product from shelves over undeclared allergen fears
Dessert brand Gü has recalled one of its products from stores, citing concerns over multiple undeclared allergens.
Salmonella cases on the rise for fifth consecutive year in England
Cases of non-typhoidal salmonella are once again on the rise in England, with London experiencing the highest concentration of infections.
Bristol food supplier fined for unacceptable hygiene failings
A Bristol-based food supplier has been fined £28,000 after a council inspection found “unacceptable” hygiene levels.
UK supermarket pulls widely-consumed product over glass contamination fears
A national supermarket chain has recalled a cashew product because of a possible foreign body contamination.
London fruit and veg wholesaler fined £100k for shocking hygiene conditions
A London fruit and vegetable seller has been fined £100,000 for putting customers’ health at risk due to poor food hygiene standards.
South Asian drink recalled from UK shops over undeclared allergen
A drink has been recalled from UK shelves as it contains a common allergen that isn’t mentioned on the label.
Bursting caps drive recall of England rugby legend’s drink
Jonny Wilkinson‑owned health drinks brand, One Living, has issued a recall due to potential consumer injury risk.
Over 230 people fall ill in salmonella outbreak
A Belgian salmonella outbreak has infected hundreds and spread to neighbouring countries.
Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found
Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns
Meat manufacturer recalls ham product
An Irish meat producer has issued a recalled over undeclared allergen fears.
Irish dairy firm recalls baby snack over mould fears
Organic dairy manufacturer Glenisk has issued an international recall of several of its baby fromage frais products.
Data: What’s driving food recalls?
Food Manufacture looks at what kind of incidents drove the highest number of UK food recalls last month.
Hot Chilli Pesto pulled over undeclared allergen
An Italian olive oil brand has recalled its Hot Chilli Pesto due to a labelling mishap.
Research: Do different farming systems boost antimicrobial resistance?
A new study led by the Quadram Institute has explored whether farming methods are a major driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and the results may surprise you...
UN report raises chemical concerns over recycled plastic in food packaging
A new United Nations (UN) report is calling for a robust risk assessment for recycled food packaging as demand for environmentally friendly options rises.
Morrisons fined £737K for ‘systemic’ hygiene failures at Welsh store
Supermarket chain Morrisons cops hefty fine for several hygiene breaches at its Cwmbran store in South Wales.
Experts warn of hidden hazards in food factories
In a recent webinar hosted by Food Manufacture in collaboration with Nilfisk, we heard from a trio of experts regarding hidden hazards lurking in the factory. Here’s the highlights...
Good4U recalls sprout packs over salmonella fears
Irish health food brand Good4U has recalled its Super Sprouts Super Greens product over potential salmonella contamination concerns.
Baby food brand recalls jars over undeclared allergen
Baby milk, food and care brand HiPP Organic UK has recalled its 7+ months Vegetable Lasagne 190g jar due to a labelling error.
Baking firms recall 40+ products over rodent contamination fears
FNM Bakery and Saffron Pastries have been forced to recall a combined 43 products from shelves in England in the past week.
208 tonnes of unsafe food stopped at UK border
Ashford Port Health has prevented more than 208 tonnes of food deemed unfit for human consumption from reaching consumers across the last one and half years.
Data reveals commodities most vulnerable to food fraud
The Food Authenticity Network (FAN) has revealed the foods most susceptible to adulteration and fraud, labelling rising incident data as ‘concerning’.
Illegal bushmeat haul found in UK food crime operation
A man was arrested and illegal bushmeat seized in a National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) operation.
Listeria found in cured meat product sparks recall
Meat and poultry producer Gilbert’s is recalling its Turkey Breast Pastrami because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.