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Survey of antimicrobial resistance bacteria in chicken and pork published today

The results of a survey commissioned by Food Standards Scotland and Food Standards Agency to show the amount of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria in fresh pork mince, and fresh and frozen chicken have been published today.

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FSS Board Meeting - 22nd August

The next Board meeting will be held at our Food Standards Scotland offices in Aberdeen: Pilgrim House, Old Ford Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5RL on 22nd August 2018. The meeting will begin at 10.30 am and run until approximately 14:30 pm.

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Food Standards Scotland issues warning on the dangers of DNP

Food Standards Scotland’s Scottish Food Crime & Incidents Unit has seized a quantity of powder believed to be the potentially deadly substance DNP.

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Alice Cairns Butchers Limited recalls various meat products

Alice Cairns Butchers Limited is recalling various meat products because they contain soya which is not mentioned on the label.

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Campylobacter levels remain steady across the UK

The top 9 UK retailers have published their latest campylobacter testing results showing that the levels of contamination remain low.

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