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Dated: 1 August 2008
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) says dried irradiated yeast that has been imported into the UK from China is in breach of regulations. The agency says the yeast has been mixed with other ingredients and is present in very small quantities in a few food products.
The Agency has taken action to ensure that any of the yeast remaining in the UK, and products containing the yeast, that have not gone on sale in shops are removed from the food chain. The small number of products that are already on sale or have been sold are not being recalled or withdrawn.
Andrew Wadge, Chief Scientist of the FSA, says, “This is not a food safety issue. But it is a breach of regulations and the sensible and proportionate approach is to prevent any more getting into the food chain. The Agency is ensuring manufacturers dispose of this product. This incident highlights issues surrounding global and multiple sourcing of ingredients in an increasingly complex food chain. We have a meeting planned with food industry representatives to explore ways of addressing this subject.”
Current UK regulations allow for the irradiation of seven categories of food: fruit, vegetables, cereals, bulbs and tubers, spices and condiments, fish and shellfish, and poultry. However, only one UK license, for the irradiation of a number of herbs and spices, has so far been granted.
Spot testing by a US company revealed that this yeast was irradiated. The product originated from China at the Shanghai Evergreen Chemicals Company, and was imported into the UK by food broker, Fuerst Day Lawson, and which was subsequently distributed to food manufacturers by Overseal Natural Ingredients.
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