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New survey raises concerns around cooking practices for frozen chicken products across the UK

A new Ipsos MORI survey, commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)  and Food Standards Scotland (FSS), has found that almost half the adults questioned (46%) do not always check cooking instructions when they prepare coated frozen chicken products.

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Allergy alert - UK

KGN London recalls Mr Healthy BBQ Soya Chips because of undeclared peanuts

KGN London recalls Mr Healthy BBQ Soya Chips because of undeclared peanuts

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Update: Advice to cat owners following rise in cases of feline pancytopenia

Additional batches have been added to a list of cat food products that the Food Standards Agency, Food Standards Scotland and Defra are advising cat owners not to feed their cats.

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Update: Food agencies advising consumers not to eat specific melons which may be contaminated with salmonella

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has joined the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in England and Wales in advising consumers not to eat specific melons which may be contaminated with salmonella.

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Food alert - UK

Update 1: Fold Hill Foods recall several cat food products because of safety concerns

Update 1: Fold Hill Foods recall several cat food products because of safety concerns

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