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Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is issuing information to consumers to help identify counterfeit vodka products following more seizures over the weekend.

FSS is issuing a public health warning after lab results from counterfeit vodka seized earlier this month confirmed the presence of the chemical isopropyl, which can be harmful if consumed.

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.

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

Food Standards Scotland and Food Standards Agency advise consumers not to use plastic containers or utensils containing bamboo and other unauthorised plant-based materials.