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
In this section:
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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News
Consumers advised not to eat additional ‘Jolly Rancher’ products
Following an updated Food Alert For Action issued by the Food Standards Agency, Food Standards Scotland is advising consumers not to buy or consume additional ‘Jolly Rancher’ products as they are potentially unsafe and do not meet UK market legal requirements.
Alert
Swarna Spice Ltd recalls Praveen Kumar Vegetable Korma because of undeclared nuts
Swarna Spice Ltd is recalling Praveen Kumar Vegetable Korma because it contains nuts (almonds, cashews and pistachios) which are not mentioned on the label
Alert
Kestrel Foods recalls Forest Feast Belgian Milk Chocolate Jumbo Raisins because of undeclared peanuts and nuts
News
HFSS advertising restrictions: a positive step for Scotland – but not the full picture
Improving our food environment is central to supporting a healthier diet in Scotland, particularly for children and young people. That is why, after several significant delays, the introduction of further UK-wide restrictions on advertising of food and drinks high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) is a welcome development.