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Latest results from Food Standards Scotland’s long-running consumer tracking survey

Food Standards Scotland has published the latest results (Wave 10) of its ‘Food in Scotland’ Consumer Tracker Survey, measuring changes in Scotland's attitudes, behaviours and knowledge in relation to food over time.

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Have your say on proposed improvements to allergen information on food sold prepacked for direct sale

Food Standards Scotland is running a consultation until 4 December 2020 on the proposed amendments to the Food Information (Scotland) Regulations 2014 to require food sold prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) to be labelled with the name of the food and ingredients information.

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Food alert - UK

Aldi recalls Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin’ Chicken because of the possible presence of salmonella

Aldi recalls Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin' Chicken because of the possible presence of salmonella

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Allergy alert - UK

Waitrose & Partners recall Pork and Chorizo Burgers because of undeclared egg

Waitrose & Partners recall Pork and Chorizo Burgers because of undeclared egg

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Food alert - UK

Updated - Lidl GB extends its recall of Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets because of undeclared aspartame (E951)

Updated - Lidl GB extends its recall of Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets because of undeclared aspartame (E951)

Continue reading Updated - Lidl GB extends its recall of Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets because of undeclared aspartame (E951)