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FSS issues advice to consumers over counterfeit Wonka Bars

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is warning members of the public to be on the lookout for, and not to buy or eat, counterfeit ‘Wonka Bars’, which are being sold in shops and online across the country.

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Families living in Scotland voice stark impact of COVID-19 on diet

A new report by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has revealed that, since the COVID-19 pandemic, a third of parents (34%) in Scotland reported their own diet has become less healthy with 17% describing that their child’s diet was also negatively affected.

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Scratch Meals recalls Scratch Chicken & Veggie Tikka Masala because it contains incorrect ingredients

Scratch Meals Ltd is recalling Scratch Chicken & Veggie Tikka Masala with spiced brown rice because it contains a vitamin and mineral ingredient not listed on the label, which may cause consumers to have an adverse reaction.

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Scratch Meals recalls Scratch Chicken & Veggie Tikka Masala because it contains incorrect ingredients

Scratch Meals recalls Scratch Chicken & Veggie Tikka Masala because it contains incorrect ingredients

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FSS and FSA advise consumers on substitution of ingredients in certain food products to avoid food supply disruption

Food Standards Scotland and the Food Standards Agency are today advising consumers that some food products labelled as containing sunflower oil may instead contain refined rapeseed oil.

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