The Food Standards Agency has served up some food for thought by publishing information about GM foods, along with the views of a wide cross-section of interested parties, in the pages of its quarterly magazine Bite. The publication follows the Government’s announcement of five key principles for considering GM in the UK. The principles emphasise [...]
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FSA publishes pros and cons of GM
October 10th, 2011 by Tony
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FSA call for a survey of Allergen Labelling
September 2nd, 2011 by Tony
The Food Standards Agency is inviting researchers to carry out a survey of allergen advisory labelling to provide a better understanding of whether the labelling relates to the actual level of allergen present in processed foods. It will also help the FSA gather information on the levels of allergens present as a result of cross-contamination. [...]
Marks & Spencer withdraws Roast Potatoes due to incorrect allergen information
September 2nd, 2011 by Tony
Marks & Spencer has withdrawn 2 date codes of Marks & Spencer Roast Potatoes due to a packaging error resulting in incorrect allergen information Allergens: Gluten/Wheat and Milk Product:Marks & Spencer Roast Potatoes Risk:The above product contains gluten from wheat and milk, which have been omitted from the label. Therefore, this is a potential health [...]
Gluten Free Icon Error on Onken Wholegrain Yoghurt
August 24th, 2011 by Tony
Some pots of Onken’s strawberry, peach and summer berries wholegrain yoghurts incorrectly include a gluten-free icon on the packaging. These yoghurts contain wholegrains, such as barley, rye, oats and wheat, and are therefore not gluten-free. However, it is clear from the ingredients list and allergen warning that they contain gluten. New packing is being printed [...]
USDA Announces Proposed Rule to Better Label Raw Meat and Poultry Containing Added Solutions
July 21st, 2011 by Tony
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing a new rule to establish common, easy-to-understand names for raw meat and poultry products that include injections, marinades, or have otherwise incorporated added solutions which may not be visible to the consumer. FSIS has determined that some labels do not clearly [...]