Clarification on possible visa scam

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

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

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

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Batches of Ella’s Kitchen Totally Cool Caribbean Chicken with Mangoes withdrawn

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

April 14th, 2010

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

Revised EC measures on guar gum

April 14th, 2010

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

Setting standards in food analysis conference

April 9th, 2010

A scientific conference on food analysis is being held jointly by the Agency and the Laboratory of the Government Chemist at the end of this month. canadian pharmacy |canadian pharmacy |canadian pharmacy |orthovisc |

Dorset Cereals withdraws some muesli

April 8th, 2010

Dorset Cereals has withdrawn packets of its Simply Fruity Muesli with a ‘best before’ date of January 2011 and batch codes of MJ0075 and MJ0088, because the product contains Brazil nuts and hazelnuts that are not mentioned on the product label. This makes the product a possible health risk for anyone with a nut allergy.

New fish labelling rules

April 7th, 2010

New rules for fish labelling come into force today for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Fish Labelling Regulations 2010 replace the previous Regulations, add new commercial designations (the names of fish) for species of fish that have recently come onto the market and give extra options for some others that were already listed.