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Food Standards Scotland’s news and food alerts, including product recalls and allergy alerts.
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Food Standards Scotland survey shows increasing public concern over diet in Scotland
Food Standards Scotland has today (31 October 2017 published the latest results from the biannual ‘Food in Scotland’ Consumer Tracking Survey, showing the number of people concerned about having a healthy diet is increasing.
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Quarterly Incidents Report
Food Standards Scotland has today (Tuesday 24 October) published a summary of food product recalls or withdrawals between July – September 2017.
Allergy alert - UK
R M Curtis & Co Ltd recalls Snacking Essentials Fruit & Nut because of undeclared Brazil Nuts
R M Curtis & Co Ltd is recalling Snacking Essentials Fruit & Nut because it contains Brazil nuts which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to Brazil nuts.
Allergy alert - UK
Les Brioche recalls its Les Brioche Pain au lait Brioche Rolls 8 Pack because of undeclared soya
Les Brioche is recalling its Les Brioche Pain au lait Brioche Rolls 8 Pack because they have been incorrectly packed with Les Brioche Chocolate Chip Brioche Rolls, which contain soya. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya. The affected product was only available in Co-operative stores.
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Survey shows that campylobacter levels in UK-produced chicken continue to decrease
Final results from the third year of Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) survey of campylobacter contamination on fresh chickens at retail have today (18 October 2017) been published.
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