Why buying tinned food could save you over £200 a year on your weekly shop
SHOPPERS could save hundreds of pounds a year simply by making the swap from fresh foods to tinned alternatives, according to an exclusive cost comparison. What's more, an expert nutritionist weighs in on why buying canned food could help you to stick to healthy habits, especially in lockdown.
75,000 Americans at risk of dying from overdose or suicide due to coronavirus despair, group warns
As many as 75,000 Americans could die because of drug or alcohol misuse and suicide as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to an analysis conducted by the national public health group Well Being Trust.
World-first COVID-19 dialysis treatment comes from Canadian research team, doctors say
A team of researchers based in London, Ont. is the first in the world to attempt treating critical COVID-19 patients with a modified form of dialysis, doctors say.
Kenney says doctor pay will have to change once Alberta emerges from pandemic
Kenney noted that provincial physicians are the highest paid in Canada and in recent years saw their pay rise 'while Albertans' incomes were cratering.'
Health-care workers' union says Ontario wants to change N95 directive in long-term care
A union representing health-care workers in long-term care homes says the province wants to change a directive that gives all workers access N95 masks.
PPE shortage a growing concern among dental professionals
Canadian dental offices that closed their doors during the initial shutdown of businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic now worry the equipment needed to conduct their business is in short supply as they begin reopening.
Ontario promises to review long-term care system once pandemic ends
Ontario’s minister of long-term care has announced that the provincial government will conduct a review of the long-term care system once the COVID-19 pandemic settles.
Should your child wear a face mask?
As provinces across the country move towards reopening schools and daycares, you might be wondering if your child should be wearing a face mask to prevent infection from the novel coronavirus. One expert says not to worry about it.
No additional COVID-19 cases identified in retroactive testing in Manitoba
More than a dozen past cases of severe pneumonia in Manitoba were re-tested for COVID-19, according to a government spokesperson.
How does the virus infect children? And should they be in school?
With parents and policymakers agonizing over when to reopen schools as lockdowns ease, scientists are still struggling to find out how the new coronavirus affects children.
Coronavirus found in patients' semen in small Chinese study
The virus that causes COVID-19 can be found in semen, Chinese researchers report in a small study that doesn't address whether sexual transmission is possible.
Birmingham abattoir ordered to pay over £11,000 for hygiene offences
Birmingham Halal Abattoir Limited pleaded guilty to allowing potential cross-contamination of carcases
Meat wholesaler given conditional discharge for obstructing FSA officer
Fahad Ismail pleaded guilty to obstructing an FSA officer from collecting evidence.
Food Standards Agency appoints new Chief Scientific Adviser
The Food Standards Agency has appointed Professor Robin May as its Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA).
FSA publishes guidance for consumers on coronavirus (COVID-19)
New FSA guidance reassures consumers that food risks from coronavirus (COVID-19) remain low.
FSA puts meat industry contingency plans in place in response to coronavirus
New measures will be available for the FSA to implement in slaughterhouses to ensure consumer safety and animal welfare protections are maintained.
Joint statement on UK meat industry response to coronavirus
The following joint statement has been issued by the Food Standards Agency, Food Standards Scotland and representatives of the UK meat industry.
FSA publishes guidance for food businesses on coronavirus (COVID-19)
Advice for food businesses in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK.
FSA March 2020 Board meeting now available online
A recording of the March 2020 Board meeting is now available
New research shows societal burden of foodborne illness in the UK
Five-year study improves understanding of impact of foodborne illnesses and strengthens the Food Standards Agency’s ability to respond to them.
FSA welcomes sentencing in DNP trial
The Food Standards Agency welcomes the sentencing of a man who unlawfully sold DNP for human consumption.
Unilever recalls Wall’s Mini Calippo multi-packs because they may contain small pieces of metal
Unilever is recalling Wall’s Mini Calippo (Orange and Lemon-Lime) multi-packs because they may contain small pieces of metal. The presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat.
Top Star Marketing UK recalls GoGo Pan Masala because it contains an illegal dye
Top Star Marketing UK Ltd. is recalling Shahzada Industries GoGo Fresh & Sweet Pan Masala because it contains the illegal dye Rhodamine B, which may pose a health risk.
General Mills recalls Green Giant Original Sweetcorn because of faulty seams
General Mills recalls Green Giant Original Sweetcorn because some seams may be faulty due to a packaging fault, which could make this product unsafe to eat.
Co-op recalls Sliced Pepperoni because of contamination with E. coli
Co-op is recalling Co-op Sliced Pepperoni because E. coli O157 has been found in the product.
Coca-Cola European Partners issue precautionary advice for opening Coca-Cola Original Taste 1.5 litre PET bottles due to a manufacturing fault
Coca-Cola European Partners is issuing precautionary advice for opening Coca-Cola Original Taste 1.5 litre PET bottles because the bottles may have damaged neck rings which means that the bottle mi
Amy’s Kitchen recalls Gluten Free Vegetable Lasagne because packs may contain metal
Amy’s Kitchen is recalling Gluten Free Vegetable Lasagne because the packs may contain metal shavings.
Coop recalls Frozen Hash Browns because they may contain pieces of white plastic
Coop is recalling Frozen Hash Browns because they may contain pieces of white plastic. The possible presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.
Mizkan Euro recalls Branston Pickle products because they may contain pieces of plastic
Mizkan Euro Ltd is recalling Branston Pickle products because they may contain pieces of plastic.
Co-op recalls Chicken & Stuffing Sandwich because it may contain metal
Co-op is recalling Chicken and Stuffing Sandwich due to the possible presence of metal. The possible presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat.
Jeff the Chef Foods recalls five products because of incorrect date labelling
Jeff the Chef Foods Ltd is recalling a variety of Chicken Parmo and Doner Kebab products because they have been labelled with a ‘use by’ date of 1 April 2020 or 2 April 2020 instead of 1 March 2020
An open letter to those working in the meat industry in Wales
In these unprecedented times, we have published the following open letter thanking those working in the meat industry in Wales for their co-operation.
Open letter to the meat industry in England in response to coronavirus
In these unprecedented times, we have published the following open letter thanking those working in the meat industry for their co-operation.
The best last-minute Mother's Day gift? Do the dishes (and do them well)
These cleaning tips will help you wash dishes efficiently and get them extra clean. Plus, they may help you find the joy of cleaning up.
A crumb cake that's worth digging into
Brown butter warms up a generous amount of ground cinnamon for the crunchy topping in this spin on a classic crumb cake.
Brown Butter-Cinnamon Crumb Cake
Brown butter and a generous dose of fresh cinnamon turn up the volume on crumb cake.
Pasjoli-Inspired Rice Pudding
How to make an excellent rice pudding inspired by Dave Beran's version at Pasjoli in Santa Monica
I can make that: The excellent rice pudding at Pasjoli
Jenn attempts to make the rice pudding from Pasjoli in Santa Monica.
This couple turned their taqueria into a food bank
Revolutionario North African Tacos has become a food bank feeding Asian American and African American seniors and L.A.'s skid row.