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Four arrested on suspicion of fraud in counterfeit rice investigation
Four arrested as part of food crime investigation uncovering counterfeit basmati rice, as the FSA steps up action against food fraud in the UK.
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Waitrose recalls Indian Takeaway for 2 over undeclared sesame and soya allergens
Waitrose and Partners is recalling its Indian Takeaway for 2 packs after some were mispacked with spring rolls containing undeclared sesame and soya.
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Professor Robin May steps down as FSA Chief Scientific Adviser after five years
Professor Robin May will step down as the FSA’s Chief Scientific Adviser in September to become Interim Chief Scientific Officer at the UK Health Security Agency.
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New FSA campaign warns parents: Don’t give slushies containing glycerol to under-7s
New FSA campaign warns parents to avoid giving children under 7 slushies with glycerol this summer amid growing health concerns.
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FSA issues Dubai Chocolate peanut allergy alert for businesses and consumers
A popular Dubai-inspired chocolate containing undeclared peanuts is being recalled, with the FSA urging UK businesses and consumers to act swiftly to avoid serious allergy risks.
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Government unveils new strategy to improve the UK food system
The new framework sets out 10 priority outcomes to overhaul the UK's food landscape, boosting health, sustainability and economic growth.
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Popular UK scotch eggs recalled due to Salmonella risk
The Compleat Food Group recalls Wall’s Scotch Eggs due to Salmonella risk, urging consumers to return affected batches for a full refund.
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FSA launches support service for UK cultivated meat companies
The support service will help UK food innovators navigate regulatory hurdles and bring safe cultivated meat products to market faster.
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Pieminister recalls pies mislabelled with 2026 use-by date
Popular UK pie brand Pieminister recalls 10 varieties after labels wrongly extended shelf life by a full year.
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Dubai chocolate imports under scrutiny after FSA issues allergy warning
UK food safety watchdog warns allergy sufferers after unlabelled imported Dubai-style chocolates found on UK shelves and online.
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Jolly Rancher sweets recalled by FSA for not complying with UK law
Several imported Jolly Rancher sweets have been recalled by the FSA for containing chemical compounds that are prohibited in food under UK regulations.
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FSA advises against using ocean-bound plastics for food packaging
The FSA issues new guidance on plastic food packaging following an assessment from the FCMJEG, advising against ocean-bound plastics.
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Four convicted for diverting unfit meat into the human food chain
Four men and a business have been found guilty of illegally selling unfit meat, following an NFCU investigation. Sentencing is expected in the coming months.
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FSA full steam ahead: the push for approval on new alternative proteins
Lab-grown meat, the next frontier in alternative proteins, is making its way to the UK market. Gioia Zagni explores its potential to transform food production, reduce environmental impact, and gain consumer acceptance.
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UK Food Standards Agency awarded £1.4m to support new innovation hub focusing on precision fermentation
The UK’s Food Standards Agency has been awarded £1.4m to establish an innovation hub for precision fermentation, helping businesses navigate regulations while ensuring food safety.
