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IFST calls for culture change and review of allergen...

Teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse died in July 2016 from anaphylaxis caused by sesame. The recently completed inquest heard that an artichoke and olive tapenade baguette, bought at Pret A Manger at Heathrow Airport, and which included sesame as part of its recipe, was the cause of death.

Pret a Manger relied on UK law that...

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October 4, 2018

Food Additives Made Easy

As the use of additives in food products continues to raise some concerns among consumers, we have released a new Food Science Fact Sheet to provide clear, concise and scientifically reliable information on this topic.

Food additives are substances added to foods and drinks during manufacture, processing and packaging. They...

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October 3, 2018