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Struik Foods recalls Bunlimited Crispy Onions because they may contain small pieces of metal

Struik Foods recalls Bunlimited Crispy Onions because they may contain small pieces of metal

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Allergy alert - UK

Waitrose recalls Waitrose Sour Cream and Chive Mix because of undeclared wheat

Waitrose recalls Waitrose Sour Cream and Chive Mix because of undeclared wheat

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Latest Campylobacter Levels

The top nine UK food retailers latest testing results (April to June 2019) on campylobacter contamination in UK-produced fresh whole chickens have been published.

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Statements

Response to Scottish Government’s Bill on Restricting Foods Promotions

Food Standards Scotland responds to Scottish Government’s announcement of a Bill restricting the promotion of food high in fat, sugar or salt.

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Back to school: healthy eating and food safety teaching resources

FSS Education Marketing Manager, Tanya Olmeda-Hodge, writes about our education resources and the benefits they have for teachers.

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