FSA UK – Survey on allergen advisory labeling

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The survey examined the type of allergen advisory labelling present on pre-packed processed foods sold in the UK, and aimed to quantify the level of allergens resulting from cross-contamination and establish whether the type of advisory labelling used related to the level of allergen present. The current regulatory framework within the European Union mandates the … Continue reading FSA UK – Survey on allergen advisory labeling

Food recalls in EU – Week 25 – 2014

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

This week on the RASFF database (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) we have four recalls from consumers in EU in the alert notifications: - Pesticide residues: dimethoate in green beans, following an official control on the market. Origin Morocco, notified by Luxembourg, distributed also to Germany and France; - Pathogenic micro-organisms: Listeria Monocytogenes in raw milk soft cheese, following an official control on the … Continue reading Food recalls in EU – Week 25 – 2014