News and alerts
Food Standards Scotland’s news and food alerts, including product recalls and allergy alerts.
Food alert - UK
Greencore recalls various brands of Chicken and Bacon Caesar Wraps because products may contain metal fragments
Greencore, as precautionary measure, is recalling various brands of Chicken and Bacon Caesar Wraps because they may contain metal fragments which could present a safety risk. The products are manufactured by Greencore and sold in Aldi, Co-op Food and Morrisons retail stores.
Allergy alert - UK
Fabulous Foods (UK) recalls Organic Buckwheat Noodles with Amaranth due to the possible presence of gluten
Fabulous Foods (UK) is recalling king soba noodle culture organic buckwheat noodles with amaranth, wheat & gluten free because they may contain gluten which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to gluten.
Allergy alert - UK
Dr Oetker recalls its Regal-Ice Ready Rolled Icing White because of undeclared nuts (almonds)
Dr Oetker is recalling its Regal-Ice Ready Rolled Icing White because some packs contain marzipan, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product poses a health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts (almonds). The product is sold through ASDA, Sainsbury's, Shoprite and Tesco stores.
News
Festive Food Safety is Child’s Play
Primary pupils at Midmar School in Sauchen show how food safety is easy, and that not following good food hygiene practices when it comes to your Christmas dinner could put you and your family at risk of food poisoning over the festive season.
Allergy alert - UK
Ridiculously Rich by Alana recalls varieties of cakes due to undeclared and incorrectly labelled allergens
Ridiculously Rich by Alana is recalling the cakes listed below because some allergens have not been listed and others have not been correctly declared. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya, egg or peanuts, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat, barley and oats (gluten) and/or a sensitivity to sulphites. Please see the table below for details.