Account Summary
Bio
Official Twitter feed from the Food Standards Agency. Making sure food is safe, what it says it is, healthier and more sustainable. Here to help Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Followers Count
61,448
Friends Count
2,266
Tweets Count
21,112
List Count
822
Location
England, Wales, N. Ireland
Verified
Yes
Followers Analysis (based on followers sample)
Verified
Number of Verified accounts
84
Percentage of Verified accounts
0.84%
Protected
Number of Protected accounts
1,211
Percentage of Protected accounts
12.11%
Age
Average Age of Twitter accounts
6 years
Bios
Number of users without a Bio
3,260
Number of users with a Bio
6,740
Percentage of users with a Bio
67.4%
Percentage of users without a Bio
32.6%
Worldcloud of Bios
Top 10 followers with the highest follower count
| Username | Followers Count | Friends Count | Tweet Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| JohnCena | 14075079 | 598315 | 7491 |
| localscale | 606572 | 57174 | 219 |
| tveitdal | 346994 | 203890 | 78957 |
| Havenlust | 294318 | 177646 | 206125 |
| JoeManager | 151266 | 3997 | 27055 |
| afowler06 | 111970 | 56360 | 94800 |
| yiyis968 | 102333 | 17512 | 23335 |
| cgledhill | 86355 | 73245 | 66440 |
| bmurphypointman | 85818 | 29987 | 2594054 |
| ICOnews | 82355 | 1614 | 24278 |
Top 10 followers with the highest following count
| Username | Friends Count | Followers Count | Tweet Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| JohnCena | 598315 | 14075079 | 7491 |
| tveitdal | 203890 | 346994 | 78957 |
| Havenlust | 177646 | 294318 | 206125 |
| JasonLRobinson | 80014 | 73392 | 43 |
| cgledhill | 73245 | 86355 | 66440 |
| exerciseworks | 60863 | 64596 | 182088 |
| AdoptionsUk | 57879 | 72361 | 111371 |
| localscale | 57174 | 606572 | 219 |
| afowler06 | 56360 | 111970 | 94800 |
| worldwomanfund | 53623 | 51863 | 6706 |
Top 10 followers with the highest tweet count
| Username | Tweets Count | Followers Count | Friends Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| bmurphypointman | 2594054 | 85818 | 29987 |
| Kilsally | 787899 | 8196 | 8998 |
| CathyMcRorie | 611636 | 7658 | 8391 |
| jwahjwah | 449186 | 25822 | 28415 |
| lifesafeast | 299901 | 70330 | 14623 |
| BrokenTwitty | 287044 | 4476 | 5009 |
| FjvJjo | 274202 | 1278 | 5001 |
| lfclee2011 | 273431 | 2956 | 2871 |
| tearsintherain1 | 225640 | 4148 | 5002 |
| ARCrusade | 218572 | 39970 | 14513 |
Top 10 followers with the highest listed count
| Username | Listed Count | Friends Count | Followers Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| JohnCena | 31444 | 598315 | 14075079 |
| localscale | 10148 | 57174 | 606572 |
| tveitdal | 4192 | 203890 | 346994 |
| cgledhill | 2745 | 73245 | 86355 |
| Havenlust | 2014 | 177646 | 294318 |
| ICOnews | 1439 | 1614 | 82355 |
| IpsosUK | 1265 | 3671 | 57568 |
| exerciseworks | 1126 | 60863 | 64596 |
| simplybusiness | 1070 | 2189 | 31032 |
| MelCarson | 940 | 942 | 11181 |
Tweets Analysis
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
3,247
Earliest tweet was on
2020-09-25
Latest tweet was on
2023-06-21
Tweets covering
999 days
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
616
Percentage of total tweets
18%
Number of Original tweets
2,631
Percentage of total tweets
81%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
1,051
Percentage of total tweets
32%
Number of tweets that were Replies
706
Percentage of total tweets
21%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
204
Percentage of total tweets
6%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
1,542
Percentage of total tweets
47%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
| Source | Count |
|---|---|
| Emplifi | 2497 |
| Twitter Web App | 655 |
| Twitter for Android | 76 |
| Twitter for iPhone | 14 |
| Hootsuite Inc. | 4 |
What devices were used to tweet
Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 1405164827610210307 | We are issuing advice to cat owners not to feed their cats specific cat food products. This follows a rise in cases of feline pancytopenia which can cause serious illness in cats. For more information on the recall and affected products: https://t.co/ZpJ4IPnzuP https://t.co/5GfghGBcyh | 314 |
| 1547179041660162048 | Today we have launched a consultation on plans to bring clarity to the law on selling insects for human consumption. We would like to hear from anyone with an interest in edible insects, particularly trade organisations and food businesses: https://t.co/9CFTZQ3d1X https://t.co/czI5tyuFYU | 298 |
| 1359191610613854209 | @Bucks_SurreyTS No food laws appear to have been broken. Morally however... | 235 |
| 1408442413778079747 | Do you own a cat? Then we are reminding you to check if your cat food is affected by a recent product recall. This is due to a potential link to feline pancytopenia, a serious illness in cats. The affected cat food products are listed here: https://t.co/s8lE5peTm6 1/6 https://t.co/YPU45tBgCA | 119 |
| 1515012973282021378 | URGENT UPDATE: The FSA, FSS and UKHSA issue reminder that a range of Kinder egg products and Schoko-Bon’s should not be eaten this Easter weekend @UKHSA @FSScot https://t.co/TRSqt6EqKb https://t.co/Tg8VQIOR8a | 101 |
| 1364538285679251456 | Today we launch #SpeakUpForAllergies Our research shows that young people are at higher risk of experiencing food allergy reactions. Always speak to the restaurant about your allergies when ordering food. Never assume. Ingredients can change. https://t.co/w1S776zmp2 https://t.co/FPbIHRoMAa | 90 |
| 1512718409632415747 | Further Kinder products have been recalled following an outbreak of Salmonella. All products in the recall notice, regardless of best-before date, should not be eaten. Full details of affected products and more information on the recall: https://t.co/hd97qrHlrk https://t.co/fgVDgkiz6V | 90 |
| 1443857135683588096 | Today marks the introduction of a momentous new allergen labelling law, also known as #NatashasLaw. Full labelling on more products will help millions of people living with food allergies to make safer choices about the food they buy. Read more: https://t.co/VfpX2qBswX https://t.co/Q3YrnjdOpV | 87 |
| 1564584278004047872 | There is an ongoing listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat smoked fish. If you are over 65, pregnant or have weakened immune systems you should thoroughly cook ready-to-eat smoked fish before you eat it. More info: https://t.co/MC1iF6GAS7 #Listeria 1/3 https://t.co/0626kFSJIT | 77 |
| 1382035962381828097 | Sainsbury's recalls Taste the Difference Medjool Dates because of possible contamination with Hepatitis A #FoodAlert https://t.co/NW5W3WyS0T https://t.co/hciQguvG9D | 73 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 1359191610613854209 | @Bucks_SurreyTS No food laws appear to have been broken. Morally however... | 7041 |
| 1547179041660162048 | Today we have launched a consultation on plans to bring clarity to the law on selling insects for human consumption. We would like to hear from anyone with an interest in edible insects, particularly trade organisations and food businesses: https://t.co/9CFTZQ3d1X https://t.co/czI5tyuFYU | 224 |
| 1405164827610210307 | We are issuing advice to cat owners not to feed their cats specific cat food products. This follows a rise in cases of feline pancytopenia which can cause serious illness in cats. For more information on the recall and affected products: https://t.co/ZpJ4IPnzuP https://t.co/5GfghGBcyh | 171 |
| 1359191735163887617 | No food laws appear to have been broken. Morally however... https://t.co/1C9NW9b9ay | 164 |
| 1368893102530850818 | Today we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with its theme #ChooseToChallenge To mark the day, our Chief Executive @EmilyHMiles has shared a candid blog on her experience as a female leader in government and challenging the established order. Read more: https://t.co/rdOmoYCiyQ | 129 |
| 1443857135683588096 | Today marks the introduction of a momentous new allergen labelling law, also known as #NatashasLaw. Full labelling on more products will help millions of people living with food allergies to make safer choices about the food they buy. Read more: https://t.co/VfpX2qBswX https://t.co/Q3YrnjdOpV | 82 |
| 1364538285679251456 | Today we launch #SpeakUpForAllergies Our research shows that young people are at higher risk of experiencing food allergy reactions. Always speak to the restaurant about your allergies when ordering food. Never assume. Ingredients can change. https://t.co/w1S776zmp2 https://t.co/FPbIHRoMAa | 82 |
| 1524723689052262400 | Cranswick Country Foods recalls several products containing chicken because salmonella has been found #FoodAlert https://t.co/KmlpGW5fkt https://t.co/mnqSwsmSRD | 67 |
| 1456186949513793540 | We are piloting a reporting tool that will help us better understand the frequency and impact of food allergic reactions. If you have a food allergy, food intolerance or coeliac disease, use the tool to report any reactions or near misses you have had: https://t.co/rA83D8H1we https://t.co/TrpgGuk7Lm | 64 |
| 1606259395280658440 | @beisgovuk https://t.co/NtGWVUDHCV | 63 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets
Top 10 Hashtags used
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #hiring | 304 |
| #jobs | 303 |
| #foodallergy | 226 |
| #foodalert | 177 |
| #fsaboard | 101 |
| #foodsafety | 82 |
| #fsascience | 40 |
| #ppds | 36 |
| #freeschoolmeals | 34 |
| #amr | 27 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets
Top 10 mentions
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| @fsawales | 36 |
| @fsscot | 34 |
| @emilyhmiles | 34 |
| @fsainni | 30 |
| @robinmay9 | 23 |
| @defragovuk | 19 |
| @lfhw_uk | 17 |
| @tesco | 16 |
| @lidlgb | 14 |
| @rebeccasudworth | 13 |
Top 10 mentions
Wordcloud of Tweets
Emojis used in tweets
| Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
|---|---|---|
| ▶️ | 100 | play_button |
| ✅ | 79 | check_mark_button |
| 🔴 | 13 | red_circle |
| 🌟 | 12 | glowing_star |
| ➡️ | 11 | right_arrow |
| 🤢 | 11 | nauseated_face |
| ✔️ | 10 | check_mark |
| 📺 | 9 | television |
| 🍔 | 8 | hamburger |
| ❌ | 8 | cross_mark |
Emojis groups
| Emoji Group | Count |
|---|---|
| Symbols | 252 |
| Food & Drink | 58 |
| Travel & Places | 48 |
| Objects | 44 |
| Smileys & Emotion | 19 |
| People & Body | 13 |
| Animals & Nature | 9 |
| Activities | 5 |
| Flags | 2 |