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Report confirms Food Standards Scotland case for a ‘retail revolution’ to help people in Scotland make healthier choices
Tackling the poor Scottish diet is a priority for Food Standards Scotland (FSS). Particularly given that unless we take action now we risk our children following the same habits and poor diets that have led to current obesity levels of 30%*.
Survey indicates that levels of campylobacter in UK-produced chicken continue to decrease
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) today published the second set of results from the third year of their survey of campylobacter contamination on fresh chickens at retail.
Allergy alert - UK
The Biltong Farm recalls its biltong products because of incorrect allergen labelling
The Biltong Farm is recalling all its various flavoured biltong products because they contain celery which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to celery.
Allergy alert - UK
Direct Food Solution Ltd recalls sandwich and baguette products because of incorrect allergen labelling
Direct Food Solution Ltd is recalling its Cheese Mayo Spring Onion sandwiches and Chicken Kebab with Lettuce baguettes because of incorrect soya and barley (gluten) allergen labelling.
Food alert - UK
Mars Chocolate UK recalls a number of its chocolate products because of the possible presence of salmonella
Mars Chocolate UK has taken the precautionary step of recalling a number of its chocolate products because the products might contain salmonella.
