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Under-sevens should not drink ‘slushies’, food safety watchdog warns

The Food Standards Agency also said the popular summer treat should be limited to no more than 350ml a day for youngsters aged seven to 10.

Evening Standard

Summer holiday warning as children told not to drink popular ice drink

Exposure to glycerol can cause shock, very low blood sugar levels and loss of consciousness, the watchdog said

The Independent UK

Urgent recall for popular Aldi chicken product over contamination fears

The Food Standards Agency advises people who have bought the product not to consume the chicken

The Independent UK

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Warning issued to parents over giving young children slushie drinks

Slushie drinks tend to contain high levels of glycerol as a sugar substitute

The Independent UK

Watchdog warns of food safety risk of imported Dubai chocolate

The Food Standards Agency said it had identified a number of products that posed a health risk to consumers with allergies

The Independent UK

Imported Dubai-style chocolate could pose food safety risk, watchdog warns

The Food Standards Agency said it had identified a number of products that posed a health risk to consumers with allergies.

Evening Standard

Urgent warning over ‘unsafe’ American sweets with cancer risks

The affected products include the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, ‘Misfits’ Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, the FSA said.

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UK consumers urged not to buy ‘unsafe’ American sweets amid cancer concerns

The affected products include the Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, ‘Misfits’ Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, the FSA said.

Evening Standard

Tesco cheese recalled amid 'do not eat' warning

A cheese product sold in Tesco stores is being recalled because of potential contamination with listeria, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said.

The National (Scotland)

Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone beer recalled over 'possible health risk'

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a recall notice for two products made by The Cotswold Brewing Company

Evening Standard

Jeremy Clarkson’s beer hit with urgent recall over ‘undeclared’ ingredient

Clarkson’s Farm start promotes the premium beers in the UK

The Independent UK

Major supermarket recalls popular snack over salmonella fears

Salmonella can cause severe diarrhoea and cramps lasting up to three days, according to the NHS

The Independent UK

Three die in listeria outbreak linked to NHS hospital and care home desserts

The UK Health Security Agency has found a match for the outbreak strain in a particular type of dessert supplied to the NHS.

Evening Standard

Three dead after severe food poisoning outbreak linked to desserts served in NHS hospitals

Officials are probing whether desserts in NHS hospitals are behind the listeria outbreak

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

What is lab-grown meat? Synthetic food could hit UK shelves in just two years

Applications for lab-grown steak, chicken and foie gras were submitted to the Food Standards Agency in late 2024

Evening Standard

Lab-grown food could be sold in the UK within two years

The Food Standards Agency has launched a regulatory programme for cell-cultivated products to make sure they are safe for consumers.

The Independent UK

Restaurants should ‘encourage a conversation’ about allergens under new guidance

The Food Standards Agency is updating its best practice guidance on food allergen information for restaurants, cafes, delis, markets and takeaways.

The Independent UK

Warning issued to dog owners over treat linked to potentially fatal ‘werewolf syndrome’

Food Standards Agency warns UK pet owners may have bought ‘unsafe’ bone chews online

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The Guardian - UK

Freeze your nuts – but not your mushrooms! 28 thrifty, fabulous ways to use your freezer

Bag up your breadcrumbs and gather your gravy. Here’s how to use your kitchen’s most underrated asset to its greatest potential

Evening Standard

Food agency probing Coca-Cola products over chlorate levels

Chlorate is a by-product of the breakdown of chlorine-based sanitisers and chlorine chemicals.

Evening Standard

Households urged to take care with festive food hygiene after ‘risks’ findings

Some 45% of people are playing “buffet roulette” by admitting they would be likely to leave food from the fridge out for hours before eating it.

Benzinga

UK Set To Approve First Three CBD Products In 2025 After Public Consultation

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) will recommend a first set of three CBD product applications to ministers in spring/summer 2025, the agency said in its latest report. A recommendation will be made following an eight-week public consultation launching in early 2025.

The National (Scotland)

M&S apologises to customers as 'unsafe to eat' product recalled due to metal

The affected soup is being recalled by M&S, with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issuing a “do not eat” warning

The Guardian - UK

Frank Chalmers obituary

Other lives: Journalist who had a reputation as an adventurous open swimmer, willing to tackle treacherous waters

The Guardian - UK

UK first European country to approve lab-grown meat, starting with pet food

Regulators approve Meatly pet product, cultivated chicken made from growing cells

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