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 By Sainsbury’s Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey & Rosemary Glaze because of undeclared milk
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Update 1 - Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula as a precaution because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin)
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Lidl GB recalls Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple, Dried Cranberries & Spices because milk is not emphasised on the label
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