News and alerts
Food Standards Scotland’s news and food alerts, including product recalls and allergy alerts.
Food alert - UK
Sainsbury’s recalls certain batches of its Taste the Difference 4 pack Aberdeen Angus British Beef Quarter Pounders (Frozen) due to a possible link to illness with E. coli O157
Public Health England has identified a small number of cases with E. coli O157 infection. Investigations have found a possible link to the above product. As a precautionary measure, Sainsbury’s is recalling certain batches of its Taste the Difference 4 pack Aberdeen Angus British Beef Quarter Pounders (Frozen).
Food alert - Scotland
Errington Cheese Ltd is recalling Dunsyre Blue cheese because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product
Errington Cheese Ltd is recalling Dunsyre Blue cheese because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.
Food alert - UK
Greencore recalls various brands of Chicken and Bacon Caesar Wraps because products may contain metal fragments
Greencore, as precautionary measure, is recalling various brands of Chicken and Bacon Caesar Wraps because they may contain metal fragments which could present a safety risk. The products are manufactured by Greencore and sold in Aldi, Co-op Food and Morrisons retail stores.
Allergy alert - UK
Fabulous Foods (UK) recalls Organic Buckwheat Noodles with Amaranth due to the possible presence of gluten
Fabulous Foods (UK) is recalling king soba noodle culture organic buckwheat noodles with amaranth, wheat & gluten free because they may contain gluten which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to gluten.
Allergy alert - UK
Dr Oetker recalls its Regal-Ice Ready Rolled Icing White because of undeclared nuts (almonds)
Dr Oetker is recalling its Regal-Ice Ready Rolled Icing White because some packs contain marzipan, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product poses a health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts (almonds). The product is sold through ASDA, Sainsbury's, Shoprite and Tesco stores.
