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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Aldi recalls PYB02 PANATAS Part-Baked 6 Pack Custard Tarts because of undeclared allergens
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Aldi recalls Ashfields 30 Day Matured Thin Cut Beef Steaks because of undeclared milk
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Lidl GB recalls XXL Sondey Stroopwaffel with Caramel Flavour Filling & Butter because of the possible presence of metal
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YSSS Food recalls Kinder Cheesecake and Pistachio Cheesecake because of undeclared hazelnut (nuts) and pistachio (nuts)
YSSS Food is recalling Kinder Cheesecake and Pistachio Cheesecake because the products contain hazelnut (nuts) and pistachio (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label.