News and alerts
Food Standards Scotland’s news and food alerts, including product recalls and allergy alerts.
Statements
Food Standards Scotland’s response to Obesity Action Scotland’s ‘Chips to Go’ Study
“Food Standards Scotland welcomes Obesity Action Scotland’s Chips to Go study, which adds to the evidence that portion sizes when we’re eating out can often be too big and can mean we’re eating more calories than we realise or need.
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Allergy alert - UK
Star Distribution (UK) Ltd recalls its Cake Zone Muffins 4 pack Chunky Cherry and Double Chocolate Flavour because of incorrect allergen labelling
Star Distribution (UK) Ltd is recalling its Cake Zone Muffins 4 pack Chunky Cherry and Double Chocolate Flavour because they contain egg, milk and wheat (gluten), which are not emphasised correctly
Food alert - UK
Lidl Ireland recalls Freshona Chopped Tomatoes with Basil because the product may contain plastic pieces
Lidl Ireland is recalling Freshona Chopped Tomatoes with Basil because the product may contain pieces of plastic, making it unsafe to eat. UK distribution is limited to NI only.
News
Food Standards Scotland issues warning on the dangers of DNP
Food Standards Scotland’s Scottish Food Crime & Incidents Unit has seized a quantity of powder believed to be the potentially deadly substance DNP.
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Allergy alert - UK
Lidl Ireland recalls McEnnedy Peanut Flavoured Supersize Flips as allergens are not declared in English
Lidl Ireland is recalling McEnnedy Peanut flavoured Supersize Flips because the product contains peanuts and may contain traces of gluten or nuts which are not stated in English on the label.
