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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Sainsbury’s recalls Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury’s Pitted Black Olives because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
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Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslaw because of undeclared mustard
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Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble because of undeclared oats (gluten)
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Mabbo 168 Limited recalls various tofu products because of undeclared soya
Mabbo 168 Limited is recalling various tofu products because they contain undeclared soya which is not mentioned, or is not emphasised, on the label.