Food and feed incidents are important for consumers to be aware of as it can put people at risk. But incidents can come in different shapes and forms so getting an understanding of them can help.
Food and feed incidents
Understand what an incident is and how to report it
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A food or feed incident occurs when there are concerns about the safety or quality that could require an intervention to protect consumers’ interests.
During an incident, the Scottish Food Crime and Incidents unit (SFCIU) will support public bodies, such as local authorities, to protect the public from risks to health from eating food.
Food incident prevention
Preventing incidents is an important part of the work we do to ensure protection for consumers, maintaining food standards and safety and trust in the food chain.
Why food is recalled
Understand how food is recalled and the types of alerts that we issues to consumers and stakeholders.
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New Chief Executive appointed to lead Food Standards Scotland
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has announced the appointment of Catherine Topley as its new Chief Executive.
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Buttermilk Confections is recalling Honeycomb Blast Choc Bar because of undeclared milk
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Food Standards Scotland updates guidance on those most at risk from foodborne illness
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published an update to help clarify who is more likely to become ill and experience more severe symptoms from food poisoning.
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New research shows out of home food now accounts for over a fifth of daily calories in Scotland
A new study conducted by FSS and the University of Edinburgh, involving more than 1,000 adults living right across Scotland, found that people eat out of home on average seven times a week.