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Food Standards Scotland’s news and food alerts, including product recalls and allergy alerts.
Statements
Statement on Scottish Government report on responses to consultation on school food
Food Standards Scotland welcomes the publication of the Scottish Government’s report on responses to their consultation on school food.
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Listeria cases being investigated
A multi-agency investigation is being carried out into cases of listeria infection in six seriously ill hospital patients in England, three of whom have sadly died.
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Food Standards Scotland urges ambitious action to tackle obesity levels
Food Standards Scotland recognises the importance and challenges of tackling the deep-rooted issues of childhood obesity and poor diet in Scotland.
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Food Standards Scotland’s response to media coverage of Barwhey’s Dairy closure
Food Standards Scotland is aware of the statement released by Barwhey’s Dairy last week and subsequent media and social media coverage. Food Standards Scotland strongly disagrees with the allegations put forward by Barwhey’s Dairy.
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Food Standards Scotland statement on folic acid
Food Standards Scotland responds to the UK Government’s announcement of its intention to consult on mandatory fortification of white flour with folic acid.
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