Archive for April, 2010

ASDA withdraws Garlic and Herb Coleslaw

Friday, April 30th, 2010

ASDA Prawn Coleslaw with a ‘best before’ date of 5 May 2010 has mistakenly been packed using a Garlic and Herb Coleslaw lid (300g). The presence of shellfish is not indicated on the Garlic and Herb Coleslaw lid, therefore the product is a potential health risk for people with an allergy to shellfish.

Clarification on possible visa scam

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

In January 2010 the Agency was informed by Norfolk County Council of its concerns relating to a request received by a Norfolk-based food-packing company for letters of invitation to inspectors from the Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC).

Clarification on possible visa scam

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

In January 2010 the Agency was informed by Norfolk County Council of its concerns relating to a request received by a Norfolk-based food-packing company for letters of invitation to inspectors from the Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC).

Clarification on possible visa scam

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

In January 2010 the Agency was informed by Norfolk County Council of its concerns relating to a request received by a Norfolk-based food-packing company for letters of invitation to inspectors from the Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC).

Tesco recalls some flaked pudding rice

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

Tesco has recalled some packs of its own-brand Flaked Pudding Rice because the product might contain wheat, which is not mentioned on the product label. This means this product is a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic to or intolerant of wheat or gluten. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

Lepicol probiotic with incorrect allergen information

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Lepicol probiotic (180g) is labelled as dairy free, but contains small amounts of milk protein. This makes the product a possible health risk for anyone with a milk allergy or intolerance.

Lepicol probiotic with incorrect allergen information

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Lepicol probiotic (180g) is labelled as dairy free, but contains small amounts of milk protein. This makes the product a possible health risk for anyone with a milk allergy or intolerance.

Batches of Ella’s Kitchen Totally Cool Caribbean Chicken with Mangoes withdrawn

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Ella’s Kitchen is recalling some batches of its toddler food, Totally Cool Caribbean Chicken with Mangoes, because they might contain hardened vegetable pieces that could cause choking. The Agency has issued a Food Alert for Information.

Revised EC measures on guar gum

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

The European Commission has revised its import control measures for guar gum imported from India.

Revised EC measures on guar gum

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

The European Commission has revised its import control measures for guar gum imported from India.