FSA

Glyphosate receives temporary reprieve

On June 28, EU officials confirmed an extension to the licence for glyphosate, allowing growers to use the herbicide for a further 18 months. Glyphosate could have been being withdrawn had its licence not been approved by a June 30 deadline. It has been the subject of debate as a…

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Aquarian recalls fish flakes due to Salmonella

Aquarian is recalling its Tropical Flake Food and Goldfish Flake Food products with various ‘best before’ dates as a precautionary measure due to products potentially containing Salmonella. The FSA has issued a product recall notice. There is a risk to consumers handling the products due to the possible presence of Salmonella in the products.…

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Hill’s Pet Nutrition recalls cat food pouches

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is recalling certain packs of cat food pouches because there are high levels of iron present in the pet food as a result of an error by an ingredient supplier, according to the Food Standards Agency. The Agency is advising owners and retailers to issue the product recall…

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Are cats increasing the risk of disease in humans?

Experts have called for more research into toxoplasmosis, a disease spread by cats, after figures revealed an estimated 350,000 people become infected every year. Between one and two in every 10 people are thought to be affected by the disease in some way. This figure has led to calls for…

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