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Food Standards Scotland’s news and food alerts, including product recalls and allergy alerts.
News
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*.
Allergy alert - Scotland
Kallo Foods recalls Whole Earth 3 Nut Butter as allergenic ingredients are not declared in English
Kallo Foods Ltd is recalling Whole Earth 3 Nut Butter because it contains peanuts, pecan nuts and walnuts and may contain traces of other nuts which are not written in English on the back label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts and/or pecan nuts and/or walnuts and other nuts.
Food alert - UK
Greggs recalls Frozen Mini Sausage Rolls (16 Pack) because they may contain small pieces of plastic
Greggs recalls Frozen Mini Sausage Rolls (16 Pack) because they may contain small pieces of plastic
Allergy alert - UK
USN recalls 19-ANABOL TESTO because of undeclared oats (gluten)
USN recalls 19-ANABOL TESTO because of undeclared oats (gluten)
Continue reading USN recalls 19-ANABOL TESTO because of undeclared oats (gluten)
Blog
Six easy ways to downsize your food
We’ve all been there. Whether it’s picking up an extra sweet treat with your morning coffee, saying yes to going large, adding sides and extras like fries with your burger, or cream and marshmallows to your hot chocolate. While upsizing can seem like a good deal, when the extra calories keep adding up, the cost can be our health!
