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Food Standards Scotland’s news and food alerts, including product recalls and allergy alerts.
Allergy alert - UK
Aldi recalls Soupreme Creamy Chicken Soup and Specially Selected Pea and Ham Hock Soup due to undeclared peanut
Aldi recalls Soupreme Creamy Chicken Soup and Specially Selected Pea and Ham Hock Soup due to undeclared peanut
Allergy alert - Scotland
Hugh Black & Sons recalls Hot and Spicy Burgers because of undeclared Sulphur Dioxide
Hugh Black & Sons is recalling its Hot and Spicy Burgers because the product contains sulphur dioxide, which was not declared on the packaging. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.
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FSS issues public health warning after potentially harmful counterfeit vodka discovered
FSS is issuing a public health warning after lab results from counterfeit vodka seized earlier this month confirmed the presence of the chemical isopropyl, which can be harmful if consumed.
Allergy alert - UK
Prestat recalls chocolate products due to undeclared peanuts
Prestat recalls chocolate products due to undeclared peanuts
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Five facts you need to know about processed and ultra-processed foods
As the debate around processed and ultra-processed foods (UPFs) continues to garner interest with the public and across the media, FSS - the public sector food body for Scotland - has put together five facts to help consumers make sense of the topic.
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