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Whitworths Ltd recalls its Milk Chocolate Raisins 150g because of undeclared peanuts
Whitworths Ltd is recalling its Milk Chocolate Raisins because it contains peanut which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts. This product is only sold in Poundland stores.
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2016 Annual Report on UK Multi-Annual National Control Plan
Food Standards Scotland and partner organisations have today published the annual report on the progress of the UK Multi-Annual National Control Plan (MANCP) which shows satisfactory levels of compliance in delivering official controls and enforcement activities against expectations.
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Update on Fipronil in Eggs
Food Standards Scotland has today (7 September 2017) published the updated list of products withdrawn from the market because of the amount of egg they contain from farms implicated in the Fipronil investigation.
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macb are recalling all flavours of its macb still flavoured water
Food Standards Scotland has issued a Product Recall Information Notice (PRIN) today (07/09/17) concerning macb, which is recalling all flavours of its still water because of a strong odour and an unpleasant taste. This spoilage of the product is due to the presence of mould.
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Food in Scotland Consumer Tracking Survey puts food safety in the spotlight
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has today (07 September) published the results from its third Food in Scotland Consumer Tracking Survey, showing that food hygiene at home remains a relatively low priority for people in Scotland.
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