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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3D Trading recalls M&M’s Pipoca (popcorn) because of undeclared allergens
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HECK recalls Minted Lamb Burgers because of undeclared milk
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Update 1: MOMA Foods recalls various porridge pots and sachets because of possible mouse contamination
MOMA Foods is recalling various porridge pots and sachets products because of possible mouse contamination at the manufacturing site. This update extends the recall to all products with a best before date between 24/04/2026 and 12/03/2027.
News
Food Standards Scotland launches consultation on first CBD novel food applications
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has today launched a 12-week public consultation on the first three applications seeking authorisation for cannabidiol (CBD) products as novel foods in Scotland.