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Food Standards Scotland survey shows people in Scotland are unaware of the serious health consequences of DNP

Research conducted by CensusWide on behalf of Food Standards Scotland has found that only 4% of people in Scotland surveyed have heard about the potentially deadly substance DNP and know what it is, which is often illegally marketed as a ‘fat-burning’ food supplement to support weight loss or promote health and fitness.

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Allergy alert - UK

Lidl recalls Sondey Orange Jaffa Cakes and Sondey Jaffa Minis due to undeclared milk

Lidl recalls Sondey Orange Jaffa Cakes and Sondey Jaffa Minis due to undeclared milk

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Food Standards Scotland issues advice on protecting the public from the risk of STEC in food

Food Standards Scotland has today, (Tuesday 19 February 2019), issued a Public Information Statement to make clear its position regarding the presence of a group of harmful E. coli bacteria called STEC in food.

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Allergy alert - UK

Sainsbury’s recalls Mango Sorbet by Sainsbury’s due to undeclared milk

Sainsbury’s recalls Mango Sorbet by Sainsbury’s due to undeclared milk

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Food alert - UK

The Condiment Company recalls Hunter & Gather Avocado Oil Mayonnaise because it may contain mould and salmonella

The Condiment Company recalls Hunter & Gather Avocado Oil Mayonnaise because it may contain mould and salmonella

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