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Food Standards Scotland’s news and food alerts, including product recalls and allergy alerts.
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FSS and FSA advise consumers on substitution of ingredients in certain food products to avoid food supply disruption
Food Standards Scotland and the Food Standards Agency are today advising consumers that some food products labelled as containing sunflower oil may instead contain refined rapeseed oil.
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Farmers urged to act now to prevent lead poisoning in cattle
As preparations for the grazing season begin, Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is encouraging farmers across Scotland to remain alert to the risks of on-farm lead poisoning for cattle.
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UK ban on all feeder rodent imports from Lithuania used as pet food to reduce spread of Salmonella
Food Standards Scotland has imposed a Scottish ban on all feeder rodent imports from Lithuania used as pet food, after a link was confirmed between a Salmonella outbreak in people and feeder rodents used for reptile food originating from a premises in Lithuania.
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Making small diet changes can lead to a healthier future
We've launched our new healthy eating campaign today (21 February)
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FSS reinforces backing of schools food safety skills
75,000 pupils gain qualifications in seven years, 15,000 more expected in 2022.
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