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On World Food Safety Day, Food Standards Scotland highlights food poisoning risk from undercooked chicken
On the first ever World Food Safety Day (7 June 2019), Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is reminding Scots they can avoid picking up food poisoning at home by thoroughly cooking chicken and following good hygiene when handling raw poultry.
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Food Standards Scotland recommends improved allergen labelling
Food Standards Scotland has today (Wednesday 15 May) recommended improved allergen information on pre-packed foods for direct sale, for example foods such as sandwiches and salads which are made and packaged on the same premises where they are sold.
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FSS Board Meeting - 15 May
The next Board meeting will be held at our Food Standards Scotland offices in Aberdeen, Pilgrim House, Old Ford Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5RL on 15th May 2019.
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Food Standards Scotland launches new food allergy alert service during World Allergy Week
Food allergies are becoming increasingly common, and recent consumer research commissioned by Food Standards Scotland shows that 15% of people surveyed either have a food allergy themselves or have someone in their household with a food allergy*.
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Campylobacter levels remain low across UK
The nine largest UK food retailers have published their latest Campylobacter results on contamination in UK-produced fresh whole chickens.
