Waitrose has recalled its Oriental Supper For Two with Spring Rolls, because it may contain fish, shellfish, milk and peanut, which are not mentioned on the product labelling. The makes the product a possible health risk for individuals who are allergic to fish, shellfish, milk and peanut. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.
The Agency has published revised salt reduction targets for 2012, for 80 categories of foods. The new voluntary targets are more challenging than previous targets, to make sure food retailers and manufacturers maintain the momentum in reducing salt levels. The revised targets also reflect the Agency?s long-term commitment to reducing people?s average salt intake to 6g a day.
The following report from the Food Standards Agency provides a monthly update on specified risk material (SRM) finds and related issues. These reports are posted on the Agency?s website normally during the second week of each month.
The Agency is pleased to announce a new training opportunity for local authority food law enforcement officers (both environmental health and trading standards officers). The two-day residential course is designed to help delegates enhance their investigative and interview skills in relation to food law enforcement.
People who work around open food while suffering from certain infections (mainly from bacteria and viruses) can contaminate the food or surfaces the food may come into contact with. The Agency has published revised ‘Food Handlers: Fitness to Work’ guidance to help prevent the spread of infection to other people through food.
A change to Food Standards Agency (FSA) advice will mean healthy animals from farms with cases of botulism in sheep or goats can enter the food chain.
The Food Standards Agency’s interactive food allergy online training tool is now available in Welsh. The tool was first launched in English in September 2008.
Marks & Spencer has withdrawn some of its Chicken Forestier Paté, because the product contains cream, which is not mentioned on the product label. This makes the product a health risk for people who are allergic to or intolerant of dairy products. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.
The video and podcast of the May open Board meeting are now available. The agenda included a briefing on GM food, and feed and discussions on: a report from the Chair of the MHS Board, BSE official controls for over thirty month (OTM) cattle: moving to a risk-based regime, and front-of-pack nutrition labelling.
A new TV series featuring cooking demonstrations, practical tips and ideas on how to become more active will hit our screens this Sunday.