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Ferrero recalls Kinder Surprise because of the possible presence of Salmonella

Ferrero is taking the precautionary action of recalling selected batches of Kinder Surprise because it might be contaminated with Salmonella. Only Kinder Surprise products manufactured in Belgium are affected.

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Village Quality Products recalls Al Burj Halwa Pistachio because of the presence of Salmonella

Village Quality Products recalls Al Burj Halwa Pistachio because of the presence of Salmonella

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Scratch Meals recalls Scratch Chicken & Veggie Tikka Masala because it contains high levels of Niacin and Zinc

Scratch Meals recalls Scratch Chicken & Veggie Tikka Masala because it contains high levels of Niacin and Zinc

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FSS issues advice to consumers over counterfeit Wonka Bars

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is warning members of the public to be on the lookout for, and not to buy or eat, counterfeit ‘Wonka Bars’, which are being sold in shops and online across the country.

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Families living in Scotland voice stark impact of COVID-19 on diet

A new report by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has revealed that, since the COVID-19 pandemic, a third of parents (34%) in Scotland reported their own diet has become less healthy with 17% describing that their child’s diet was also negatively affected.

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