A study published in PLOS Biology looks at maternal emulsifier consumption and offspring metabolic and neuropsychological health in mice. … read more
The summary of findings from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) evaluation of hazard, and Joint Food and … read more
The article in Reuters suggests that aspartame is set to be declared a possible carcinogen by the International Agency for … read more
An alert from The Food Standards Agency (FSA) states that Müller has taken the precautionary step of recalling some batches … read more
This Roundup accompanied an SMC Briefing, in which a panel of experts made the case for a higher level of … read more
A conference abstract presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) Annual Meeting looks at microbes present … read more
A study, published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, looked at replacement of nitrite in meat products by plant products … read more
In January, Defra launched a public consultation on the regulation of genetic technologies in the UK. The government is expected … read more
As the UK forges new trade relationships, how can we be sure that the standard of our food will be … read more
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have set a deadline for the CBD industry to provide more information about CBD products. … read more
Reactions to more reports of listeria cases following hospital food contamination. Dr Sandra Wilks, Lecturer in Medical Microbiology, University … read more
Reactions to reports of listeria cases in hospitals as a result of pre-packed sandwiches. Prof Jose Vazquez-Boland, Chair of Infectious … read more
Research published in Environmental Science & Technology demonstrates that in approximately 15% of Americans’ caloric intake, annual microplastics consumption ranges … read more
Research published in Science Translational Medicine shows that propionate, a common food preservative, increased weight gain and glucose production in … read more
Research published in JAMA Internal Medicine demonstrates that an increase in ultraprocessed food consumption appears to be associated with an … read more
The row over chlorine washed chickens earlier this year was prompted by concerns that following Brexit the UK will be forced into trade deals with countries with lower food safety and animal welfare standards than the EU. read more
The Food Standard Agency has announced a change to its advice about eating eggs – infants, children, pregnant women and elderly people can now safely eat raw or lightly cooked eggs that are produced under the British Lion Code of Practice. read more
A number of countries in Europe have received eggs contaminated with the insecticide fipronil.
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Experts react to the news story that a small number of eggs contaminated with fipronil reached the UK earlier this year. read more
Acrylamide is a chemical that is created naturally when many foods, particularly starchy foods like potatoes and bread, are cooked for long periods at high temperatures, such as when baking, frying, grilling, toasting and roasting. read more
