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Food Standards Scotland

@FSScot

Official Food Standards Scotland account. Here to provide info, alerts and advice on food safety, healthy eating and more.

 Aberdeen
foodstandards.gov.scot
Joined September 2014
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Update 1: Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula as a precaution because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin). Access the full alert: bit.ly/49bKQS9 #FoodAlert
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PepsiCo is recalling Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box because the Monster Munch Giants Roast Beef 85g pack contains wheat (gluten) which is not declared on the outer packaging of the sharing box. For more information: bit.ly/4BH5ki2
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If you're having a Halloween party, don’t let food safety become the real fright of the night. 🎃 Keep food chilled, make sure food is cooked & always check food is safe for people with allergies or those at greater risk from food poisoning. More info: bit.ly/47k2bau
The image is a Halloween-themed food safety poster by Food Standards Scotland. It features a festive table with cupcakes, cookies, and snacks. The text reads: "HALLOWEEN MIGHT BE SCARY BUT YOUR PARTY FOOD SHOULDN'T BE. Keep your Halloween celebrations frightfully good by taking a few simple steps to keep food safe.

ALT The image is a Halloween-themed food safety poster by Food Standards Scotland. It features a festive table with cupcakes, cookies, and snacks. The text reads: "HALLOWEEN MIGHT BE SCARY BUT YOUR PARTY FOOD SHOULDN'T BE. Keep your Halloween celebrations frightfully good by taking a few simple steps to keep food safe.

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Vitamin D helps keep our bones and muscles in good health so it's important we all get enough of it. Taking the recommended daily dose of 10 micrograms of vitamin D will help you stay well this winter. Read our vitamin D advice at: bit.ly/3U1GyI6
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At the Edinburgh Veterinary Sciences Career Fair today? Our Ops Delivery Team is here to chat about veterinary career opportunities with us and the important role OVs play in Scotland's food chain. ⌚ 11:00–16:00 📍 The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh
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Meet our Ops Delivery team at the Edinburgh Veterinary Sciences Career Fair to learn about being an Official Veterinarian (OVs) at FSS and how OVs help protect Scotland’s food chain. 📅 28 October 2026 | 11:00–16:00 📍 The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh
The image promotes the Edinburgh Veterinary Sciences Career Fair, hosted by Food Standards Scotland, taking place on October 28, 2026, from 11:00 to 16:00 at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh. The image includes a group of people interacting at a booth with informational banners and a table displaying brochures and fruit.

ALT The image promotes the Edinburgh Veterinary Sciences Career Fair, hosted by Food Standards Scotland, taking place on October 28, 2026, from 11:00 to 16:00 at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh. The image includes a group of people interacting at a booth with informational banners and a table displaying brochures and fruit.

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FSS provide clear, accessible information to help consumers understand food supplements & make informed choices. We also provide guidance to businesses & work with local authorities who have the enforcement responsibility for food law. Learn more at: bit.ly/4xcbOSv
A graphic with the text "KNOW THE FOOD FACTS" and a question about Food Standards Scotland's role in food supplements. The Food Standards Scotland logo is present. A person is seen holding a cup in a small magnifying glass graphic.

ALT A graphic with the text "KNOW THE FOOD FACTS" and a question about Food Standards Scotland's role in food supplements. The Food Standards Scotland logo is present. A person is seen holding a cup in a small magnifying glass graphic.

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The Basic Ingredients Ltd recalls Emma Basic Curry Cubes Japanese Style because of undeclared milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. For more information visit: bit.ly/4sndYO5
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Arla Foods Ltd is recalling various Arla Protein Pudding products because they may contain glass. For the full list of recalled products, visit: bit.ly/47Hx1cC
A recall alert from Food Standards Scotland states that Arla Foods Ltd is recalling various Arla Protein Pudding products due to potential contamination with glass. The image features a shopping cart icon.

ALT A recall alert from Food Standards Scotland states that Arla Foods Ltd is recalling various Arla Protein Pudding products due to potential contamination with glass. The image features a shopping cart icon.

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Waitrose recalls Waitrose Tuna Pate because of an incorrect use by date. Access the full alert: bit.ly/4jAhJgW #FoodAlert
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Can food supplements replace a healthy diet? Food supplements are intended to supplement the normal diet, not replace it. For most people, a varied, healthy balanced diet that provides most of the nutrients your body needs. Read our facts at: bit.ly/4xcbOSv
The image features a purple background with the text "KNOW THE FOOD FACTS" in a bold white font. Below, a question reads, "Can food supplements replace a healthy diet?" On the bottom right, there's a circular logo for "Food Standards Scotland" with their website URL. On the bottom left, there's a magnified view of hands holding various pills.

ALT The image features a purple background with the text "KNOW THE FOOD FACTS" in a bold white font. Below, a question reads, "Can food supplements replace a healthy diet?" On the bottom right, there's a circular logo for "Food Standards Scotland" with their website URL. On the bottom left, there's a magnified view of hands holding various pills.

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Halo Foods Ltd is recalling Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars, because the contents have been mispacked in Skinny Whip Toffee bar wrappers, which do not declare peanuts as an ingredient on the wrapper - bit.ly/4zBHC4R #allergyalert
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Fortified, unsweetened soya drinks are the preferred dairy alternative for children aged 4 and under who don’t have dairy, providing more protein than oat or almond drinks. If they consume animal products, pasteurised milk and water are recommended. More: bit.ly/3Txe1tW
A young child drinking from a glass of milk. Text reads: "Dairy Alternative Drinks: New advice on dairy alternative drinks for children aged 4 and under." Logo: Food Standards Scotland.

ALT A young child drinking from a glass of milk. Text reads: "Dairy Alternative Drinks: New advice on dairy alternative drinks for children aged 4 and under." Logo: Food Standards Scotland.

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Scottish consumers urged not to eat or sell certain eggs imported from Ukraine. Access the full news story: bit.ly/4yiKZN5
```plaintext Image of a "Food Alert for Action" notice from Food Standards Scotland. A shopping cart icon is displayed. Text advises Scottish consumers not to eat or sell certain eggs imported from Ukraine. ```

ALT ```plaintext Image of a "Food Alert for Action" notice from Food Standards Scotland. A shopping cart icon is displayed. Text advises Scottish consumers not to eat or sell certain eggs imported from Ukraine. ```

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📢 It's your last chance to share your feedback on food safety, food businesses and how food law should be delivered in Scotland. Our anonymous survey closes on Monday 12th October. Take part here: bit.ly/4cWjlxr
A person reads a product label in a grocery store aisle holding a yellow shopping basket. The text reads: "Help shape the future of food law delivery in Scotland. Share your views on what gives you confidence in food safety, food businesses and how food law should be delivered." The Food Standards Scotland logo is present, along with "Complete Our Survey.

ALT A person reads a product label in a grocery store aisle holding a yellow shopping basket. The text reads: "Help shape the future of food law delivery in Scotland. Share your views on what gives you confidence in food safety, food businesses and how food law should be delivered." The Food Standards Scotland logo is present, along with "Complete Our Survey.

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Looking to lead the veterinary and technical leadership team responsible for delivering meat Official Controls across Scotland? We're recruiting a Head Veterinarian to provide technical leadership to approximately 100 field-based staff. More at: bit.ly/3VYW4oR
The image is a recruitment advertisement from Food Standards Scotland with a light blue background. It announces the position of "Head Veterinarian," with a closing date of 25 October 2026. There is an icon of three figures in a circle on the right side.

ALT The image is a recruitment advertisement from Food Standards Scotland with a light blue background. It announces the position of "Head Veterinarian," with a closing date of 25 October 2026. There is an icon of three figures in a circle on the right side.

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Greencore recalls several products due to the presence of Salmonella. Access the full alert: bit.ly/4yXPZrD #FoodAlert
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For adults and children aged 5 years and over fortified, unsweetened soya, oat and almond drinks are suitable alternatives to cow’s milk. Fortified, unsweetened soya drinks are preferred for children aged 4 and under who don’t consume dairy. More: bit.ly/3VuzeW8
Image showing a promotional graphic by Food Standards Scotland. It features a glass of a dairy alternative drink and the text: "New advice on dairy alternative drinks adopted in Scotland."

ALT Image showing a promotional graphic by Food Standards Scotland. It features a glass of a dairy alternative drink and the text: "New advice on dairy alternative drinks adopted in Scotland."

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What are food supplements? Food supplements are foods designed to supplement the normal diet. They are concentrated sources of vitamins, minerals or other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect, sold in dose form. Find out more facts at: bit.ly/4xcbOSv
The image contains a poster titled "Know the Food Facts" with the question "What are food supplements?" displayed in large text. A magnifying glass shows a hand holding a container and white pills. The logo of Food Standards Scotland is present at the bottom right.

ALT The image contains a poster titled "Know the Food Facts" with the question "What are food supplements?" displayed in large text. A magnifying glass shows a hand holding a container and white pills. The logo of Food Standards Scotland is present at the bottom right.

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📢 There's still time to give your feedback. Complete our anonymous survey & share your views on food safety, food businesses & how food law should be delivered. Take part here: bit.ly/4cWjlxr
A person reads a product label in a grocery store aisle holding a yellow shopping basket. The text reads: "Help shape the future of food law delivery in Scotland. Share your views on what gives you confidence in food safety, food businesses and how food law should be delivered." The Food Standards Scotland logo is present, along with "Complete Our Survey.

ALT A person reads a product label in a grocery store aisle holding a yellow shopping basket. The text reads: "Help shape the future of food law delivery in Scotland. Share your views on what gives you confidence in food safety, food businesses and how food law should be delivered." The Food Standards Scotland logo is present, along with "Complete Our Survey.

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Lambertz recalls Lambertz Mini Spekulatius and Lambertz Christmas Tree Cookies because allergens are not declared in English on the label - bit.ly/4zi8iaJ #allergyalert
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