Manning Impex Ltd withdraws one batch of Buenas brand Macapuno String Coconut Sport in Syrup due to the undeclared presence of sulphur dioxide – Monday 2 April 2012 Macapuno String, Coconut Sport in Syrup, 340g Risk: A single batch of the above product has been found to contain undeclared sulphur dioxide. This makes the product [...]
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Controls for desinewed meat enforced on UK by EU will cause ‘criminal waste’
April 4th, 2012 by Tony
The UK has been required to re-classify the process by which a very small part of its meat processing industry removes meat from animal bones. The European Commission has asked that a moratorium is put in place on the production of ‘desinewed meat’ (DSM) from cattle, sheep and goats. Desinewed meat is produced using a [...]
Food Standards Agency allergy advice on Chapelle des Bois – 2009 Ac Fleurie wine
December 23rd, 2011 by Tony
The FSA is aware of an issue with undeclared sulphites in Chapelle des Bois – 2009 Ac Fleurie wine. The label does not specify that the wine contains sulphites. Halewood International has re-labelled the majority of bottles, but a small number of bottles have been placed on the market without the additional information. If you’re [...]
‘Eggs okay if cooked after best before date’ – FSA
December 14th, 2011 by Tony
As part of a drive to cut food waste, the Food Standards Agency has revised its advice on using eggs after their ‘best before’ date. The advice now is that, providing the eggs are cooked thoroughly, they can be eaten a day or two after their ‘best before’ date. Previously, the advice was that eggs [...]
Latest FSA e-News available online
October 22nd, 2011 by Tony
The October edition of FSA e-News is a meaty issue. It includes a report on Agency plans to charge for meat official controls. An updated assessment of the impact of these proposals has recently been sent to the independent Regulatory Policy Committee, and the Agency awaits its opinion. Also featured is the review the Agency [...]