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Food Standards Scotland survey shows increasing public concern over diet in Scotland

Food Standards Scotland has today (31 October 2017 published the latest results from the biannual ‘Food in Scotland’ Consumer Tracking Survey, showing the number of people concerned about having a healthy diet is increasing.

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Quarterly Incidents Report

Food Standards Scotland has today (Tuesday 24 October) published a summary of food product recalls or withdrawals between July – September 2017.

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Survey shows that campylobacter levels in UK-produced chicken continue to decrease

Final results from the third year of Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) survey of campylobacter contamination on fresh chickens at retail have today (18 October 2017) been published.

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Food Standards Scotland’s new advice on eating runny eggs

People in Scotland who are more vulnerable to the effects of food poisoning such as young children, pregnant women and the elderly are being advised they can now safely eat raw or lightly cooked eggs that are produced under the British Lion Code of Practice.

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CRUK and Obesity Action Scotland Cancer Awareness Week

“Food Standards Scotland welcomes the launch today of Cancer Awareness Week.

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