Food Safety News & Alerts
Live updates from the Food Standards Agency. Recalls, regulation changes, and guidance for UK food producers.
Lambertz recalls Lambertz Mini Spekulatius and Lambertz Christmas Tree Cookies because allergens are not declared in English on the label
Allergens: Barley and wheat (gluten), egg, hazelnut (nuts), lactose and whey (milk), lecithin (soya), lupin, nuts, peanuts and sesame. These products contain barley and wheat (gluten), hazelnuts (nuts) milk, lactose and whey (milk) and lecithin (soya), and they may contain egg, lupin, other nuts, peanuts, and sesame, making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or wheat containing gluten, or with coeliac disease, an allergy or intolerance to egg, milk or milk constituents, an allergy to lupin, peanuts, nuts, sesame and/or soya.
Unilever recalls Pot Noodle Piri Piri Chicken Flavour because of undeclared milk
Milk This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to milk or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland publish latest package of guidance to support innovative food businesses
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have today published a new package of supplementary guidance for businesses developing cell-cultivated products, the latest milestone
One arrest as online illegal ‘smokies’ targeted in NFCU operation
The Food Standard Agency's (FSA) National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) has taken part in a multi-agency day of action in Leicester, targeting the illegal sale of ‘smokies’ through an online business
Updated: World of Sweets recalls Alyan Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh and Pistachio Milk Chocolate and Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate Truffles because of contamination with Salmonella
The presence of salmonella in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.
World of Sweets recalls Alyan Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh and Pistachio Milk Chocolate and Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate Truffles because of contamination with Salmonella
The presence of salmonella in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.
Lucky Saint recalls Hazy IPA products because of risk of cans exploding
There is a risk that the cans may explode which may cause injury
Waitrose recalls Waitrose Essential Unsweetened Oat Drink because of poor temperature control
Waitrose recalls Waitrose Essential Unsweetened Oat Drink due to the risk of microbiological contamination and spoilage.
FSA Board supports new plans to strengthen the food safety system
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board has agreed to move forward with designing plans to build a modern system that protects the public, supports businesses and keeps food safe now and in the future.
Food Standards Agency Board meeting takes place today
The September 2026 FSA Board meeting takes place in Swansea at 9.00am today (Wednesday 16 September).
Waitrose recalls Waitrose Essential Pitted Black Olives because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
Sainsbury’s recalls Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
Food Standards Agency Board meeting papers published for September 2026
The agenda and papers for the September 2026 Board meeting in Swansea have been published.
Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble because of undeclared oats (gluten)
Oats (gluten) This product contains gluten making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to oats or gluten, or with coeliac disease.
Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslaw because of undeclared mustard
Mustard This product contains mustard making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
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Macroom Buffalo Cheese Products recalls Macroom Buffalo Cheese Mozzarella and Macroom Buffalo Cheese Bocconcini because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
NFCU operation leads to arrest over suspected £500,000 of counterfeit wine
Food Standards Agency (FSA) and National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) officers attended an address in Essex on Thursday 20 August, supported by the Metropolitan Police Service who arrested one suspect.
Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad because of possible contamination with E. coli (STEC)
The possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli STEC in the product listed above. Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea with or without blood in the stool, abdominal pain, vomiting, dehydration and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.
Summit Foods is recalling various products because of possible contamination with Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC)
The possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by STEC can include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain and occasionally haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.
Latest testing provides reassurance on safety of Lough Neagh fish
Latest results from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) reaffirms that fish from Lough Neagh is safe to eat, and existing food safety advice remains unchanged.
Over 33 tonnes of suspected illegal food seized following NFCU arrest and partner operation
FSA National Food Crime Unit operation leads to one arrest and the seizure of suspected illegal food products across England, Wales and Scotland.
A.Vogel Ltd recalls Rapunzel bioSnacky Das Original Red Clover – Seeds for Sprouts and Seedlings because of contamination with E. coli (STEC)
The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the product listed above. Symptoms can include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain and occasionally haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.
Greencore recalls three pasta products because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
Criminal investigation starts after four men arrested and illegal meat removed
A partnership operation by Dudley Council and National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) has resulted in four arrests and the disposal of over four tonnes of illegal meat.
ASR Solutions Ltd recalls Lay's Sour Cream & Dill Crisps because of undeclared allergens
Allergens: Milk and Wheat (Gluten) The product contains milk and wheat (gluten), making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease.
Northern Ireland moves to tackle obesity with new restrictions on unhealthy food promotions
The DoH and FSA have launched a consultation on restricting the promotion and placement of food and drink high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS).
Small and micro food businesses show strong commitment to food safety
Small and micro food businesses across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are demonstrating a strong commitment to food safety, despite continued economic pressures facing the sector, according to ne
Bon Bons Wholesale Ltd recalls various chocolate products because of undeclared milk and soya
Milk and soya These products contain milk and soya making them a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents and/or an allergy to soya.
Graham’s Family Dairy recalls Graham’s Family Dairy Semi-Skimmed Milk due to the presence of veterinary medicines including antibiotics (penicillin)
The presence of veterinary medicines, including antibiotics in the product may make it unsafe to consume and may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics (penicillin).
Waitrose & Partners recall Waitrose & Partners 8 Chocolate Chip Brioche Rolls because they may contain pieces of hard plastic and metal
This product may contain pieces of hard plastic and metal, which makes the product unsafe to eat.
Update 1: PepsiCo recalls Doritos Chilli Heatwave because of undeclared milk
Allergen: Milk This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Concerns about food prices remain high in latest annual consumer tracking data
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published the end of year report from its monthly Consumer Insights Tracker (CIT), summarising key findings between April 2025 and March 2026 and longer-term trends
'It looks done': Common BBQ blunders and how to avoid them
Simple advice from the FSA will help you avoid the grilling gaffes and common mistakes which could make it a memorable summer for all the wrong reasons.
New guidance for cell-cultivated and novel food businesses
FSA and FSS publish new guidance to help businesses bring cell-cultivated products and other novel foods safely to market.
Letter to the chair of the Food Standards Agency
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State writes to the chair of the Food Standards Agency to confirm agreed economic growth goals.
Major annual retail survey leads to action on Dubai-style chocolate, goat meat and slush-ice drinks
The Food Standards Agency has published the results of its sixth annual retail surveillance survey.
Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC) themed meeting on NFCU
The Welsh Food Advisory Committee will hold its next open meeting in Cardiff on 9 July 2026. The themed meeting will focus on the National Food Crime Unit.
The Food Standards Agency moves to GOV.UK
The FSA’s new home – as part of the GOV.UK website – provides a modern, user-friendly platform that will improve accessibility and convenience for the public.
Case study: Karri Kitchen
This case study demonstrates how funding and technical support helped Karri Kitchen achieve success in healthier ready meals.
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