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Food Standards Scotland’s news and food alerts, including product recalls and allergy alerts.
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Food Standards Scotland report finds a slight decline in excessive calories from cakes, but more action is needed.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published a new report on the calorie content of sweet discretionary products sold in cafes, coffee shops and bakeries in 2023, showing a small reduction in calories compared to the previous analysis.
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FSS and FSA remind higher-risk consumers on the risks of listeria associated with eating cold-smoked and cured fish
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) remind pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system to avoid eating ready-to-eat cold-smoked or cured fish because of the risk of listeria.
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Allergy advice lifted as investigation into mustard ingredients contaminated with peanuts draws to a close
FSS and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have confirmed that all necessary food safety measures have been put in place and affected products removed from sale following an investigation into mustard products being contaminated with peanuts.
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Ongoing investigations lead to further UK recalls of mustard products due to peanut contamination.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have continued to work with food businesses and Local Authorities to investigate the food supply chain for mustard ingredients which may have been contaminated with peanuts, posing a serious risk to people with a peanut allergy.
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New FSS/FSA report highlights shortages of key food system professionals
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have called on government to work with regulators to address the ongoing shortages of key professionals in the food system.
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