The Latest Breaking News from the Food Standards Agency

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.

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025

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 · Mar 5, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

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 National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024

Frank Chalmers obituary

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2024

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

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024

'Do not eat': Iceland issues warning to customers over 'health risk'

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned anyone who has purchased the product from Iceland not to eat it.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2024

Sainsbury's recalls crisps after health alert

Those who have a milk allergy or intolerance could be at risk from the product

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2024

E. coli outbreak: 86 people taken to hospital but cases are slowing down, says expert

AT least 86 people have now been admitted to hospital as a result of an E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce, though cases are slowing, health…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2024

Third company recalls product over potential E-coli contamination

A third company has recalled a product as a “precautionary measure” due to possible E. coli contamination.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2024