Food Safety Alerts
Food safety alerts are issued by the UK Food Standards Agency or The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) to report food safety issues to food safety authorities, the food industry and members of the public. These alerts may also relate to allergies or compositional issues.
When a problem has been identified with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).
In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued. This provides food safety authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.
Depending on the nature of the alert, the Environmental Agency may contact and advise suppliers and retailers to ensure that the food product is withdrawn and some form of press release may be produced to advise the general public. Food Safety Alerts are also posted on our social media pages.
If suppliers or retailers do not voluntarily withdraw the affected product, then the Environmental Agency may take enforcement action.
The Environmental Agency has been notified by the Food Standards Agency, UK that batches of mustard powder and mustard flour imported to the UK from India have been found to contain undeclared peanut protein. In the interest of protecting consumers as a precautionary measure we are advising anyone with a peanut allergy or suspected peanut…
Read MoreThe Environmental Agency has been made aware of the production and distribution of counterfeit vodka labeled as Glen’s Vodka. The counterfeit vodka may have a strange smell and taste different from genuine vodka. Products sampled were found to contain isopropyl alcohol, so they are unsafe. Isopropyl alcohol is an industrial solvent and is not intended…
Read MoreUnilever are recalling Viennetta Vanilla because milk and soya are not listed in English on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or an allergy to soya. This is a result of a labelling error which means allergens and…
Read MoreUnilever is recalling Magnum Classic Ice Cream Sticks (3x100ml) because they may contain pieces of metal. The possible presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat. Product details Pack size 3x100ml Batch code L3324, L3325, L3326, L3327, L3328 Best before November 2025 Risk statement This product may contain pieces of metal which makes it…
Read MorePlease find attached the notification 2024.1896 received through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) managed by the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, concerning Mercury in Swordfish from Spain.
Read MorePlease find attached the notification 2024.2101 received through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) managed by the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, concerning wheat undeclared on bag of candies from Spain.
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