How we all eat today

Research published today by the Food Standards Agency indicates that the top three food-related concerns are food waste, the amount of sugar in food, and animal welfare

17-Aug-2022 - Food and You 2, the FSA’s flagship consumer survey, also shows that two in five of us say we’ve eaten less processed food in the past year, and are trying to cut down on food waste. The survey is an official statistic and measures self-reported knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to food ...

A third of UK consumers are willing to try lab-grown meat and a quarter would try insects

New FSA research finds that knowing these alternative proteins are safe is the top factor in encouraging consumers to try them

11-Jan-2022 - A survey into public perceptions of emerging alternative proteins has revealed that a third of UK consumers would try cultured meat, and a quarter would try edible insects. It also revealed a greater number - 6 in 10 of us - are willing to try plant-based products many of which are already on the ...

Peanut allergies affected by exercise and sleep deprivation, new study finds

24-Sep-2019 - Sleep deprivation and exercise can make people with peanut allergies more sensitive, a study at Addenbrooke’s Hospital has found. Published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, the team found that exercise and sleep deprivation each significantly reduce the threshold of reactivity ...

Lidl Ireland recalls Grafschafter Garlic Baguettes and Herb Baguettes as allergenic ingredients are not declared in English

13-Mar-2018 - Lidl Ireland is recalling two varieties of butter baguettes because they contain wheat (gluten), rye (gluten) and milk and may contain mustard, sesame and soya, none of which are written in English on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or ...

Fairfax Meadow begins voluntary withdrawal of meat products

09-Feb-2018 - Fairfax Meadow has today begun the voluntary withdrawal of some of its meat products from its customers in the catering trade. This follows unannounced inspections by the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland on Thursday 8 February. Those unannounced inspections revealed concerns ...

Production allowed to resume at one Russell Hume site

07-Feb-2018 - The enforcement action preventing Russell Hume from processing and distributing meat products has been lifted at one of their sites after assurances that their food safety management system met the legal requirements were satisfied. The business will be allowed to resume production and ...

Action taken at meat business

25-Jan-2018 - Following an unannounced inspection of Russell Hume’s Birmingham site on 12 January, we became aware of instances of serious non-compliance with food hygiene regulations. This has led us and Food Standards Scotland to investigate all Russell Hume sites, and other locations where their product is ...

Lidl Ireland recalls batches of Coolree Creamery Irish Yogurt

08-Aug-2016 - Lidl Ireland is recalling batches of Coolree Creamery brand Irish Yogurt Selection with seeds as they may contain pieces of rubber. This means the products are a possible risk to health. These products were distributed to Northern Ireland Lidl stores only. Risk The products listed below may ...

Marks & Spencer recalls its 2 Skipjack Tuna Fishcakes

30-Jun-2016 - Marks and Spencer is recalling its 2 Skipjack Tuna Fishcakes because the presence of egg is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg. Product details Product: Marks and Spencer 2 Skipjack Tuna Fishcakes‘Use by’ dates: ...

National Food Crime Unit launches ‘Food Crime Confidential’

23-Jun-2016 - The National Food Crime Unit has today launched ‘Food Crime Confidential’ - a reporting facility where food crime can be reported safely and in confidence, over the phone and through email. The National Food Crime Unit has today launchedFood Crime Confidential. This is a reporting facility where ...