Inside food & drink manufacturing
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 has recalled a black olive product from its shelves due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
Sainsbury’s has recalled a black olive product from its shelves due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
Waitrose has withdrawn a widely sold crumble product from its shelves because of undeclared oats (gluten).
Tesco has withdrawn a widely sold coleslaw product after it was discovered that some packs may contain the wrong product entirely, posing an allergen risk.
An Irish manufacturer of buffalo cheese has recalled two products following the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.
Tesco has recalled a widely sold pasta dish from its shelves over fears of contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
An operation by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) has resulted in an arrest over alleged wine fraud.
Summit Foods is recalling several of its filled wrap products because of possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC).
A former environmental health contractor for Thurrock Council has been sentenced for food safety inspection fraud.
A dog food brand has withdrawn all of its fresh meal products after reports emerged that a recent recipe change may cause sight loss.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 person has died and hundreds have fallen ill after an outbreak of salmonella affected all four corners of the UK.
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.
The United States’ ongoing battle with a major food poisoning outbreak linked to Mexican-produced lettuce has intensified this week.
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 is recalling several Asda and Morrisons pasta products because of a possible listeria contamination.
A criminal investigation has been launched after four men arrested and illegal meat removed from market.
Food importer ASR Solutions Ltd has recalled a popular crisps flavour from Home Bargains due to undeclared allergens.
A leading premium confectionery supplier has withdrawn several chocolate products due to the undeclared presence of multiple allergens.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a mammoth recall of around 1.6 million eggs over salmonella fears.
A serious food poisoning outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has spread across large parts of the United States.
A Scottish dairy firm has withdrawn one of its milk products due to the possible presence of veterinary medicines, including antibiotics.
Waitrose has recalled one of its brioche products due to potential contamination with foreign bodies.
A supermarket chain and food manufacturer has been fined after failing to declare an allergen in a spice mix.
Portsmouth City Council environmental health officers uncovered a mouse infestation and poor hygiene standards during an inspection earlier this month.
PepsiCo has recalled one of its Doritos products due to the presence of undeclared milk in some packs.
Lidl is recalling a Dubai-style product because of an undeclared allergen, posing a serious risk to consumers.
Juice manufacturer Capri-Sun has recalled one of its 10-pack products because some zero-sugar batches were incorrectly labelled.
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 Food has pulled a cheese product from its shelves due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
A health food supplier has withdrawn a pasta product from UK shelves because of concerns over undeclared wheat (gluten).
A Latin American-inspired seasonings and meal kits brand is recalling one of its salsa products because of undeclared barley (gluten) and mustard.
A meat manufacturer has recalled several ham products because of a possible listeria contamination issue.
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.
A leading convenience retailer has recalled a chicken and mushroom sauce ready meal because of concerns over undeclared soya.
A major supermarket retailer is recalling one of its baked snack products because of undeclared milk.
A frozen food supplement manufacturer is recalling some of its products due to a packaging defect.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed that 36% of all samples tested from smaller retailers are non-compliant with UK regulations.
A prepared fruit firm that supplies major supermarkets has recalled several of its products because of possible contamination with Salmonella.
A major supermarket chain has recalled its Coronation Chicken Pasta because of concerns over undeclared milk.
Ferrero UK is recalling a frozen confectionery product due to concerns over foreign body contamination.
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 has recalled two doughnut products due to undeclared hazelnuts, which may pose a serious allergy risk.
A cheese producer is recalling two of its products after listeria contamination was identified.
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.
A confectionery brand is recalling one of its chocolate bar products over concerns about an undeclared allergen.
A leading kebab manufacturer has been fined £500,000 for misleading customers by selling meat that was primarily made up of skin and fat.
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.
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.
The Dalston Soda Company has recalled one of its drinks after discovering a major defect that may injure consumers.