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Five facts you need to know about processed and ultra-processed foods

As the debate around processed and ultra-processed foods (UPFs) continues to garner interest with the public and across the media, FSS - the public sector food body for Scotland - has put together five facts to help consumers make sense of the topic.

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Allergy alert - UK

Whatever Brands recalls several Oreo products because of undeclared peanuts

Whatever Brands recalls several Oreo products because of undeclared peanuts

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Allergy alert - UK

Japan Centre Group Ltd recalls Ikari Sauce because of undeclared fish

Japan Centre Group Ltd recalls Ikari Sauce because of undeclared fish

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Food Standards Scotland and North Lanarkshire Council warn consumers following discovery of counterfeit alcohol in Coatbridge

FSS and North Lanarkshire Council are warning consumers to be on the lookout for counterfeit alcohol products following discovery of products in Coatbridge.

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Food alert - UK

Tesco recalls Tesco Plant Chef 2 Meat-Free Burgers with Melting Middle because of a potential burn risk from the melting middle

Tesco recalls Tesco Plant Chef 2 Meat-Free Burgers with Melting Middle because of a potential burn risk from the melting middle

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