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Following a rise in cases of Salmonella linked to poultry products imported from Poland, Food Standards Scotland is reminding consumers of its safe handling and cooking advice

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) along with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding consumers to take care when handling and cooking poultry products at home, including chilled and frozen chicken and turkey drumsticks, breasts, thighs and chicken pieces. This is because of a recent rise in cases of food poisoning caused by Salmonella Enteritidis linked to poultry products imported from Poland.

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FSS and the FSA warns about food safety risk from fake branded chocolate bars

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning members of the public not to buy or eat fake ‘Wonka Bars’ or  ‘Prime’ chocolate bars.

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Food alert - UK

Mars Wrigley UK recalls various Revels® products because they may contain small pieces of rubber

Mars Wrigley UK recalls various Revels® products because they may contain small pieces of rubber

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Allergy alert - UK

Lidl GB recalls XXL Ocean Sea Cooked and Peeled Large Prawns because of undeclared sulphites

Lidl GB recalls XXL Ocean Sea Cooked and Peeled Large Prawns because of undeclared sulphites

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Food alert - UK

Tesco recalls Growers Harvest Garden Peas because of possible contamination with an unknown type of berry

Tesco recalls Growers Harvest Garden Peas because of possible contamination with an unknown type of berry

Continue reading Tesco recalls Growers Harvest Garden Peas because of possible contamination with an unknown type of berry