Allergy Alerts

Fortunately, I don't suffer from any food allergies (perhaps mussels, the last few times I've eaten them I have been sick shortly afterwards - it may be coincidence - but I'm sticking clear of them now) - but some people do - and consequences can range from discomfort through to life-threatening.

These days it is popular to decry regulations - and Government funded organisations. Yet one that I would like to draw your attention to, plays an important role in monitoring food which might cause problems for anyone with a good allergy.

The Food Standards Agency is the body responsible. Its website can be accessed at https://www.food.gov.uk

In particular it has a section on the website called "Allergy Alert" - you can see the latest alerts at https://www.food.gov.uk/news-updates/news/allergy-alerts-news

Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold. Then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.