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Five facts about glycerol and slush ice drinks for parents

While slush ice drinks are widely available for consumers, Food Standards Scotland, along with the Food Standards Agency has recently issued new voluntary guidance to industry that they should not be sold to children four years of age and under.

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Allergy alert - UK

Heathwick Ltd is recalling Saugatuck Brewing Co. Neapolitan Milk Stout and Blueberry & Maple Stout because of undeclared milk and oats (gluten)

Heathwick Ltd is recalling Saugatuck Brewing Co. Neapolitan Milk Stout and Blueberry & Maple Stout because of undeclared milk and oats (gluten)

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Publication of safety assessments (opinions) on three food additives and 25 feed additives applications

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) alongside the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has produced safety assessments (opinions) on 3 food additives and 25 feed additives applications for authorisation for placement on the market in Great Britain.

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Food alert - UK

Hotel Chocolat recalls Hotel Chocolat Choose Your Poison because it may contain pieces of glass

Hotel Chocolat recalls Hotel Chocolat Choose Your Poison because it may contain pieces of glass

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Allergy alert - UK

Asda recalls Asda Classic Boneless Chicken Dinner Joint because of undeclared wheat

Asda recalls Asda Classic Boneless Chicken Dinner Joint because of undeclared wheat

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