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7 food tips for a safe summer barbecue

FSS Scientific Advisor, Dr Laura Evans, shares her top tips and insight into how to have a safe barbecue this summer.

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Allergy alert - UK

JFC (UK) recalls S&B Golden Curry Medium Hot Sauce Mix because of undeclared allergens

JFC (UK) recalls S&B Golden Curry Medium Hot Sauce Mix because of undeclared allergens

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Allergy alert - UK

Waitrose & Partners recalls Beef and Ale Pie because of undeclared allergens

Waitrose & Partners recalls Beef and Ale Pie because of undeclared allergens

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Food Standards Scotland urges consumers to lookout for ‘tell-tale’ signs of food crime during COVID-19 lockdown

Food Standards Scotland is making consumers in Scotland aware that there may be an increased risk of food crime during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Food Standards Scotland urges businesses to be vigilant on food crime during COVID-19 pandemic

Food Standards Scotland is highlighting to food and drink businesses in Scotland to be alert for potential food crime activity in their supply chains, as its Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit (SFCIU) is aware, via recent reports, that COVID-19 circumstances has created a factor or motivation for food crime.

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