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Food in Scotland Consumer Tracking Survey puts food safety in the spotlight

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has today (07 September) published the results from its third Food in Scotland Consumer Tracking Survey, showing that food hygiene at home remains a relatively low priority for people in Scotland.

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Food Standards Scotland responds to Cancer Research UK poll on obesity

It is clear that obesity is one of the most serious problems we face in Scotland and in-store promotions of food and drink high in fat, salt and sugar is a contributing factor.

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Food Standards Scotland Regulatory Strategy

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is Scotland’s national food industry regulator and works across the food chain with food businesses and industry to ensure that food is safe to eat and meets regulatory standards.

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Allergy alert - UK

Asda recalls its ASDA Classic Fish Pie 800g because of undeclared mustard

Asda is recalling its ASDA Classic Fish Pie because a small number of ASDA Classic Fish Pies have been identified as containing ASDA Pulled Chicken and Bacon Pie. ASDA Chicken and Bacon Pie contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.

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Myprotein recalls a number of its products due to the presence of salmonella

Myprotein is recalling several of its branded products as a precaution because salmonella has been found in some of the products.

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