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Following a rise in cases of Salmonella linked to poultry products imported from Poland, Food Standards Scotland is reminding consumers of its safe handling and cooking advice

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) along with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding consumers to take care when handling and cooking poultry products at home, including chilled and frozen chicken and turkey drumsticks, breasts, thighs and chicken pieces. This is because of a recent rise in cases of food poisoning caused by Salmonella Enteritidis linked to poultry products imported from Poland.

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FSS and the FSA warns about food safety risk from fake branded chocolate bars

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning members of the public not to buy or eat fake ‘Wonka Bars’ or  ‘Prime’ chocolate bars.

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New Food Standards Scotland and Food Standards Agency report highlights food safety and standards resourcing challenges

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have published their annual ‘Our Food’ report, which reviews food standards across the UK for 2022. This is the second report since the UK left the EU and is an independent and evidence-based annual assessment of food standards across all four nations.

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FSS and the FSA advise on Listeria monocytogenes in imported Enoki mushrooms

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) are advising pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system to thoroughly cook Enoki mushrooms before consuming them due to possible presence of listeria and the risk of severe disease.

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Food Standards Scotland and Food Standards Agency update consumer advice for CBD

Food regulators recommend healthy adults do not consume more than 10mg of cannabidiol (CBD) per day.

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