Fox’s Burton’s Companies recalls product over metal contamination fears
Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) UK has recalled one of its products from British stores over foreign body contamination fears.
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Dessert brand pulls product from shelves over undeclared allergen fears
Dessert brand Gü has recalled one of its products from stores, citing concerns over multiple undeclared allergens.
Salmonella cases on the rise for fifth consecutive year in England
Cases of non-typhoidal salmonella are once again on the rise in England, with London experiencing the highest concentration of infections.
Bristol food supplier fined for unacceptable hygiene failings
A Bristol-based food supplier has been fined £28,000 after a council inspection found “unacceptable” hygiene levels.
UK supermarket pulls widely-consumed product over glass contamination fears
A national supermarket chain has recalled a cashew product because of a possible foreign body contamination.
London fruit and veg wholesaler fined £100k for shocking hygiene conditions
A London fruit and vegetable seller has been fined £100,000 for putting customers’ health at risk due to poor food hygiene standards.
South Asian drink recalled from UK shops over undeclared allergen
A drink has been recalled from UK shelves as it contains a common allergen that isn’t mentioned on the label.
Bursting caps drive recall of England rugby legend’s drink
Jonny Wilkinson‑owned health drinks brand, One Living, has issued a recall due to potential consumer injury risk.
Over 230 people fall ill in salmonella outbreak
A Belgian salmonella outbreak has infected hundreds and spread to neighbouring countries.
Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found
Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns
Meat manufacturer recalls ham product
An Irish meat producer has issued a recalled over undeclared allergen fears.
Irish dairy firm recalls baby snack over mould fears
Organic dairy manufacturer Glenisk has issued an international recall of several of its baby fromage frais products.
Data: What’s driving food recalls?
Food Manufacture looks at what kind of incidents drove the highest number of UK food recalls last month.
Hot Chilli Pesto pulled over undeclared allergen
An Italian olive oil brand has recalled its Hot Chilli Pesto due to a labelling mishap.
Research: Do different farming systems boost antimicrobial resistance?
A new study led by the Quadram Institute has explored whether farming methods are a major driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and the results may surprise you...
UN report raises chemical concerns over recycled plastic in food packaging
A new United Nations (UN) report is calling for a robust risk assessment for recycled food packaging as demand for environmentally friendly options rises.
Morrisons fined £737K for ‘systemic’ hygiene failures at Welsh store
Supermarket chain Morrisons cops hefty fine for several hygiene breaches at its Cwmbran store in South Wales.
Experts warn of hidden hazards in food factories
In a recent webinar hosted by Food Manufacture in collaboration with Nilfisk, we heard from a trio of experts regarding hidden hazards lurking in the factory. Here’s the highlights...
Good4U recalls sprout packs over salmonella fears
Irish health food brand Good4U has recalled its Super Sprouts Super Greens product over potential salmonella contamination concerns.
Baby food brand recalls jars over undeclared allergen
Baby milk, food and care brand HiPP Organic UK has recalled its 7+ months Vegetable Lasagne 190g jar due to a labelling error.
Baking firms recall 40+ products over rodent contamination fears
FNM Bakery and Saffron Pastries have been forced to recall a combined 43 products from shelves in England in the past week.
208 tonnes of unsafe food stopped at UK border
Ashford Port Health has prevented more than 208 tonnes of food deemed unfit for human consumption from reaching consumers across the last one and half years.
Data reveals commodities most vulnerable to food fraud
The Food Authenticity Network (FAN) has revealed the foods most susceptible to adulteration and fraud, labelling rising incident data as ‘concerning’.
Illegal bushmeat haul found in UK food crime operation
A man was arrested and illegal bushmeat seized in a National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) operation.
Listeria found in cured meat product sparks recall
Meat and poultry producer Gilbert’s is recalling its Turkey Breast Pastrami because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.
£70K payback secured in illegal meat fraud case
The UK’s National Food Crime Unit and Southwark Council have secured more than £70,000 confiscation in illegal meat fraud case.
Egg imports surge sparks UK food safety fears
A new report from the British Egg Industry Council says the rapid rise of imported eggs into the UK have coincided with a series of food safety incidents.
MOMA Foods issues recall over possible mouse contamination
Dairy alternative brand MOMA Foods is recalling a selection of its porridge pots and sachet products due to potential mouse contamination at its manufacturing site.
Man pleads guilty for conspiring to place unsafe food on market
A man from Wales described as a ‘significant figure’ in the illicit ‘smokies’ trade has pleaded guilty following an investigation by the National Food Crime Unit.
Tesco recalls French pork product after salmonella found
Tesco has issued an urgent recall notice for packs of a widely available French pork product over salmonella concerns.
Man jailed after investigation into £500K+ poultry theft
The 53-year-old was sentenced after pleading guilty to handling stolen goods in a case linked to wider distribution fraud of over half a million pounds worth of turkey and chicken.
Food recalls: The brutal lessons they can teach manufacturers
Food Manufacture examines the key stumbling blocks behind most major recalls, looking at where producers can go wrong and what learnings we can take from the recent Nestlé incident.
Lactalis and Danone hit by baby formula toxin recall alongside Nestlé
Concerns over a potentially deadly toxin contamination in a batch of Nestlé baby formula have grown this week, with the existing urgent recall also impacting Danone and Lactalis.
Lidl issues ‘do not eat’ notice after incorrect allergen labelling
Discount grocer Lidl has issued a ‘do not eat’ notice over one of its products after spotting a ‘potential health risk’.
Nestlé recalls baby formula across UK and mainland Europe
Swiss food and drink giant Nestlé is recalling batches of baby food across the UK and several European markets as a precautionary measure.
Arrest made after UK food crime unit seizes illegal bushmeat
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) intercepted the illegal frozen bushmeat earlier this month.
Disaronno Originale recalled after possible presence of glass
Bottles of Disaronno Originale have been recalled after fears they could contain fragments of glass.
Keeping pace with retailer audits and compliance
Mike Pipe, head of product inspection UK at Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, explains how food and drink manufacturers can keep up with retailer audits and compliance in a constantly changing food industry.
UK not “adequately prepared” for future animal disease outbreaks
The Government is not “adequately prepared” for the most severe animal disease outbreaks, a new report by MPs has claimed.
FSA publishes new food safety code but changes spark debate
The Food Standards Agency has published updated Food Law Codes of Practice and Practice Guidance for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but some of the changes have already ignited debate among food safety circles online.
Morrisons and Dunnes Stores recall products
Morrisons is recalling Morrisons Savers Salad Cream while Irish chain Dunnes Stores has recalled desiccated coconut products.
Top tips for reducing allergen risks in food supply
From manual checks to automated controls and AI, to the use of root cause analysis, Food Manufacture’s 2025 Food Safety Briefing dives into some of the ways F&B producers can ensure they are managing allergens safely.
Consultation on proposal to ban BPA launched
The Food Standards Agency has today launched a public consultation on the proposal to ban the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in materials that come into contact with food products.
Supermarket fined £36,000 for placing unsafe food on the market
A Welsh supermarket chain has been fined £36,000 after local council officers uncovered serious breaches of food allergen labelling requirements.
Shelf life of safety: What Asda’s case teaches us
The recent conviction of Asda Stores Ltd for selling food past its use-by date has reignited concerns over food safety compliance in the UK retail sector.
Asda fined £130k for selling expired food
Knowsley Council has successfully prosecuted Asda Stores Ltd for selling food past its use-by date.
Jolly Hog recalls sausages containing undeclared milk
The Jolly Hog is recalling a sausage SKU because certain packs contain milk which is not mentioned on the label.
TJX Europe recalls biscuits
The Les Florentins Chocolat Biscuits are being recalled because they contain undeclared ingredients.
Seven new ISO standards launched
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has announced the release of seven international standards, including two newly published ISO standards and five that have been fully revised.
Chicken pasta recalled due to allergen error
Farmfoods is recalling a chicken pasta product because it contains undeclared crustaceans, fish and molluscs.