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Food Standards Scotland shares concerns over UK Internal Market Bill

Following its response to the UK Government Internal Market White Paper in August, Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has written directly to the Scottish Parliament, to whom it is directly accountable, expressing concerns over the potential adverse impact the Bill has on consumers’ interests in relation to food.

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Food Standards Scotland and the Food Standards Agency publish assessment of food crime in the UK

Food Standards Scotland’s Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit (SFCIU) has published its food crime priorities for 20/21, alongside a joint UK Food Crime Strategic Assessment with the Food Standards Agency’s National Food Crime Unit.

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Allergy alert - UK

Stockley’s recalls Fruit Sherbets because of undeclared milk

Stockley’s recalls Fruit Sherbets because of undeclared milk

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Allergy alert - UK

Worthenshaws recalls Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne because of inaccurate allergen information on the label

Worthenshaws recalls Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne because of inaccurate allergen information on the label

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Allergy alert - UK

Worthenshaws recalls Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne because of inaccurate allergen information on the label

Worthenshaws Ltd is recalling Kirsty’s Classic Beef Lasagne because it contains a statement on the label that the product is free from all 14 allergens, which is not accurate as the product contains oats (that are gluten free). Oats is also not emphasised on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to oats (that are gluten free).

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