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...
Food Safety
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.
£70K payback secured in illegal meat fraud case
The UK’s National Food Crime Unit and Southwark Council have secured more than £70,000 confiscation in illegal meat fraud case.
Egg imports surge sparks UK food safety fears
A new report from the British Egg Industry Council says the rapid rise of imported eggs into the UK have coincided with a series of food safety incidents.
MOMA Foods issues recall over possible mouse contamination
Dairy alternative brand MOMA Foods is recalling a selection of its porridge pots and sachet products due to potential mouse contamination at its manufacturing site.
Man pleads guilty for conspiring to place unsafe food on market
A man from Wales described as a ‘significant figure’ in the illicit ‘smokies’ trade has pleaded guilty following an investigation by the National Food Crime Unit.
Tesco recalls French pork product after salmonella found
Tesco has issued an urgent recall notice for packs of a widely available French pork product over salmonella concerns.
Man jailed after investigation into £500K+ poultry theft
The 53-year-old was sentenced after pleading guilty to handling stolen goods in a case linked to wider distribution fraud of over half a million pounds worth of turkey and chicken.
Food recalls: The brutal lessons they can teach manufacturers
Food Manufacture examines the key stumbling blocks behind most major recalls, looking at where producers can go wrong and what learnings we can take from the recent Nestlé incident.
Lactalis and Danone hit by baby formula toxin recall alongside Nestlé
Concerns over a potentially deadly toxin contamination in a batch of Nestlé baby formula have grown this week, with the existing urgent recall also impacting Danone and Lactalis.
Lidl issues ‘do not eat’ notice after incorrect allergen labelling
Discount grocer Lidl has issued a ‘do not eat’ notice over one of its products after spotting a ‘potential health risk’.
Nestlé recalls baby formula across UK and mainland Europe
Swiss food and drink giant Nestlé is recalling batches of baby food across the UK and several European markets as a precautionary measure.
Arrest made after UK food crime unit seizes illegal bushmeat
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) intercepted the illegal frozen bushmeat earlier this month.
Disaronno Originale recalled after possible presence of glass
Bottles of Disaronno Originale have been recalled after fears they could contain fragments of glass.
Keeping pace with retailer audits and compliance
Mike Pipe, head of product inspection UK at Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, explains how food and drink manufacturers can keep up with retailer audits and compliance in a constantly changing food industry.
UK not “adequately prepared” for future animal disease outbreaks
The Government is not “adequately prepared” for the most severe animal disease outbreaks, a new report by MPs has claimed.
FSA publishes new food safety code but changes spark debate
The Food Standards Agency has published updated Food Law Codes of Practice and Practice Guidance for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but some of the changes have already ignited debate among food safety circles online.
Morrisons and Dunnes Stores recall products
Morrisons is recalling Morrisons Savers Salad Cream while Irish chain Dunnes Stores has recalled desiccated coconut products.
Top tips for reducing allergen risks in food supply
From manual checks to automated controls and AI, to the use of root cause analysis, Food Manufacture’s 2025 Food Safety Briefing dives into some of the ways F&B producers can ensure they are managing allergens safely.
Consultation on proposal to ban BPA launched
The Food Standards Agency has today launched a public consultation on the proposal to ban the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in materials that come into contact with food products.
Supermarket fined £36,000 for placing unsafe food on the market
A Welsh supermarket chain has been fined £36,000 after local council officers uncovered serious breaches of food allergen labelling requirements.
Shelf life of safety: What Asda’s case teaches us
The recent conviction of Asda Stores Ltd for selling food past its use-by date has reignited concerns over food safety compliance in the UK retail sector.
Asda fined £130k for selling expired food
Knowsley Council has successfully prosecuted Asda Stores Ltd for selling food past its use-by date.
Jolly Hog recalls sausages containing undeclared milk
The Jolly Hog is recalling a sausage SKU because certain packs contain milk which is not mentioned on the label.
TJX Europe recalls biscuits
The Les Florentins Chocolat Biscuits are being recalled because they contain undeclared ingredients.
Seven new ISO standards launched
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has announced the release of seven international standards, including two newly published ISO standards and five that have been fully revised.
Chicken pasta recalled due to allergen error
Farmfoods is recalling a chicken pasta product because it contains undeclared crustaceans, fish and molluscs.
E.coli sparks Sainsbury’s houmous recall
Sainsbury’s is recalling two houmous products because of the possible presence of E.coli.
Food Safety Briefing 2025 to tackle allergen risk
Food Manufacture’s next Food Safety Briefing will explore practical ways to reduce allergen risk. Here, we meet the expert panel joining us on 8 October.
Several flour SKUs recalled due to allergen error
Leicester-based Jalpur Millers has announced the recall of several flour SKUs because they contain undeclared gluten.
Food Safety Briefing tackles allergen challenges in supply chains
Food Manufacture’s annual Food Safety Briefing returns – this time focused on one of the industry’s most pressing challenges, managing the risk of allergen contamination.
Dubai chocolate cake recalled due to allergen error
A Dubai chocolate cake product is being recalled because the allergen information is not listed in English.
Tesco recalls chicken product due to allergen error
Tesco is recalling certain packs of an own brand chicken stir fry product because they contain undeclared egg and mustard.
Bacteria contamination linked to botulism sparks pasta topping recall
An Italian pasta topping product is being recalled because certain jars have been contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
Salmonella outbreak risk linked to climate crisis
The climate crisis could potentially impact the spread of Salmonella, a University of Surrey study has found.
Two men jailed over plan to sell illegal meat unfit for human consumption
Two men have been jailed after placing meat not fit for human consumption on the market, while two others were handed suspended sentences.
Allergen errors most common cause of UK food recalls, report finds
Allergen labelling errors were the common cause of food recalls in the UK between January and June 2025, a new report has found.
Waitrose recalls pasta product due to allergen error
Waitrose is recalling a pasta product sold in Scotland and Wales because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label.
Chicken curry recalled due to allergen error
Farmfoods is recalling a chicken curry product because it contains undeclared crustaceans.
Managing allergen risks during festive production
The run up to Christmas is a busy and complex time, so it’s more important than ever to manage the allergy risk, as Wendy Duncan of Campden BRI explains.
£650K awarded to Food Safety Research Network to fund next 3 years
The Food Safety Research Network (FSRN) has been awarded £650,000 in order to secure its work for the next three years.
‘Serious breaches’ of cattle law sees farmer ordered to pay £5K
A Leicestershire farmer has been ordered to pay £5,000 for ‘serious breaches’ of cattle identification laws.
Co-op recalls meat product due to allergen error
Co-op is recalling a pork pie product because the label does not mention that the product contains milk.
Metal contamination sparks organic product recall
Daylesford Organic is recalling a nut butter product because it may contain pieces of metal.