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Ongoing Listeria outbreak linked to smoked fish

The UKHSA, Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland are investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to smoked fish.

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Food Standards Scotland’s new Chair officially in post

From today (Monday 4 April), Food Standards Scotland (FSS) welcomes Heather Kelman as the organisation’s new Chair.

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FSA and FSS issue precautionary advice to consumers not to eat certain Kinder products linked to a salmonella outbreak

Following a precautionary product recall, consumers are being advised to take action if they have purchased a certain Kinder product linked to an outbreak of salmonella.

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Ferrero recalls Kinder Surprise because of the possible presence of Salmonella

Ferrero is taking the precautionary action of recalling selected batches of Kinder Surprise because it might be contaminated with Salmonella. Only Kinder Surprise products manufactured in Belgium are affected.

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Village Quality Products recalls Al Burj Halwa Pistachio because of the presence of Salmonella

Village Quality Products recalls Al Burj Halwa Pistachio because of the presence of Salmonella

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