Tesco recalls beef product due to unspecified ingredient
Tesco has recently recalled all date codes of its frozen beef Spaghetti Bolognese due to the discovery that it contains egg, which is not on the product label. This absence of egg being stated on the label could cause possible health risks for individuals who are allergic or intolerant to egg. A notice on the Food Standard Agency website has warned anyone who has bought the product and has an allergy or intolerance to egg, to not eat...
Cut the use of unnecessary antibiotics, says Leadsom
Andrea Leadsom, MP and Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, spoke at the National Farmers Union Conference on 21st February, and outlined her priorities for the food and farming industries. This included the government’s views on antibiotic use. At the conference, Leadsom revealed that the government wants to see a reduction in the unnecessary use of antibiotics in animals. However, the government wants to...
Beef product recalled due to traces of listeria
Morrisons is recalling a batch of its Peppered Beef Slices because listeria monocytogenes have been discovered in the product. Routine testing recently carried out discovered the presence of the ingredient in the beef product. The presence of listeria monocytogenes in food is known to cause possible flu like symptoms in those who consume it, therefore the decision has been made to recall this particular product. In rare cases the...
Bank of England reveals £10 note will still be made from animal fat
The Bank of England has confirmed that despite recent concerns regarding the use of tallow (animal fat) in the polymer £5 bank notes, the new £10 bank notes will also contain it. According to the Bank of England, the £10 notes would be extremely costly to replace and therefore production will still go ahead. The £5 bank notes will also continue to circulate. The Bank of England has claimed that it was not aware of the presence of...
Chicken products recalled due to incorrect labelling
A couple of companies have recently had to recall some of their stock due to labelling not specifying the correct nutritional information. Labelling is highly important due to the increase in food intolerances and allergies in recent years. The smallest amount of contaminant can cause a major health risk for those who suffer. Covent Garden Soup Co has had to recall its Skinny Goan Spiced Chicken Soup due to the fact that the product...
NPA responds to media articles on horse blood hormone
The National Pig Association (NPA) has issued a response to the stories in the media that are suggesting that British pig farms are at the centre of a ‘cruel horse hormone torture scandal’. The stories refer to what is described as ‘horrific vampire farms’ in South Africa where blood is extracted from horses for use in meat production. The reports go on to claim that meat sold in Britain comes from these animals that have been given...
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