Food Standards Scotland

@FSScot

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

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Joined September 2014

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Nov 14

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and @foodgov (FSA) confirm that all necessary food safety steps have been taken to remove contaminated mustard products. As a result, precautionary advice for people with peanut allergies has been lifted. Read here: bit.ly/3CrD4Wh

FSScot's tweet image. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and @foodgov (FSA) confirm that all necessary food safety steps have been taken to remove contaminated mustard products. As a result, precautionary advice for people with peanut allergies has been lifted. Read here: bit.ly/3CrD4Wh

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The UK Careers Fair@UKCareersFair · Jul 25

@FSScot are #exhibiting in #Aberdeen!⚡️ Aberdeen Careers Fair takes place at Pittodrie Stadium on Wednesday 17th September, between the times of 10am-2pm.📍 🎟 ukcareersfair.com/event/aberdeen… 🌐 ukcareersfair.com/exhibit-with-us

Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 25

We are issuing a public health warning after counterfeit vodka was found to contain isopropyl, which can be harmful if consumed. The counterfeit vodka recovered was sold in 35cl bottles and fraudulently labelled as Glen’s. More info: bit.ly/4552rYu #FoodSafety

FSScot's tweet image. We are issuing a public health warning after counterfeit vodka was found to contain isopropyl, which can be harmful if consumed.

The counterfeit vodka recovered was sold in 35cl bottles and fraudulently labelled as Glen’s.

More info: bit.ly/4552rYu

#FoodSafety

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 24

Tesco is recalling various Tesco Pasta Salads because they may be contaminated with Salmonella - bit.ly/40WTVdd #foodalert

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 24

We're celebrating #FSS10Years by looking back at key milestones In 2022, we published our updated Smoked Fish & Fresh Produce Tools to help food businesses reduce the risk of microbiological contamination. 🔗 More info: bit.ly/3XUxfZA #FoodSafety #FSS

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 22

Waitrose and Partners is recalling Waitrose Indian Takeaway for 2 because some packs have been mispacked with spring rolls, which contain sesame and soya, which are not mentioned on the label - bit.ly/415U3Xy #allergyalert

FSScot's tweet image. Waitrose and Partners is recalling Waitrose Indian Takeaway for 2 because some packs have been mispacked with spring rolls, which contain sesame and soya, which are not mentioned on the label - bit.ly/415U3Xy #allergyalert

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 21

Could your fridge habits be putting you at risk of food poisoning? Watch our video to find out how to store food safely and keep your fridge in check. More info on our website: bit.ly/43Ssl1c #FoodSafety #FridgeTips #FoodStandardsScotland

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 18

Pittenweem Preserves is recalling Raspberry Jam because it contains sulphites which is not mentioned on the label. For more information visit: bit.ly/3GVjdBr

FSScot's tweet image. Pittenweem Preserves is recalling Raspberry Jam because it contains sulphites which is not mentioned on the label.

For more information visit: bit.ly/3GVjdBr

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 18

Sarah Gray’s is recalling various Raspberry and Prosecco Jam and Strawberry and Champagne Jam because they contain sulphites which is not mentioned on the label. For more info visit: bit.ly/46Ropkm

FSScot's tweet image. Sarah Gray’s is recalling various Raspberry and Prosecco Jam and Strawberry and Champagne Jam because they contain sulphites which is not mentioned on the label.

For more info visit: bit.ly/46Ropkm

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 18

Aldi is recalling Specially Selected 4 Cheddar Cheese Scotch Beef Quarter Pounder Burgers as they contain wheat (gluten) which isn't on the label and is a possible health risk. For more info visit: bit.ly/4lBENdp

FSScot's tweet image. Aldi is recalling Specially Selected 4 Cheddar Cheese Scotch Beef Quarter Pounder Burgers as they contain wheat (gluten) which isn't on the label and is a possible health risk. For more info visit: bit.ly/4lBENdp

Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 18

Snacks at the till. Meal deals that seem like better value. That’s the food environment at work. Offers and upsizing can lead to eating more than we really need. 👉 Find out more: bit.ly/3I3m3Ey #FoodEnvironment #HealthierChoices #FoodStandardsScotland

Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 17

Food Standards Scotland has issued updated advice to help prevent young children from being exposed to excessive amounts of glycerol in slush-ice drinks. Read the updated advice on our website at: bit.ly/3GwTtLI #Glycerol #GlycerolGuidance #SlushIceDrinks #FoodSafety

FSScot's tweet image. Food Standards Scotland has issued updated advice to help prevent young children from being exposed to excessive amounts of glycerol in slush-ice drinks.

Read the updated advice on our website at: bit.ly/3GwTtLI

#Glycerol #GlycerolGuidance #SlushIceDrinks #FoodSafety

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 16

Baba’s Sauce is recalling two products due to effects of fermentation found on some batches potentially leading to increased pressure within the bottles meaning which may cause injury making them unsafe for consumers. Visit the link for more info: bit.ly/44wQDzq

FSScot's tweet image. Baba’s Sauce is recalling two products due to effects of fermentation found on some batches potentially leading to increased pressure within the bottles meaning which may cause injury making them unsafe for consumers.

Visit the link for more info: bit.ly/44wQDzq

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 15

We’re proud to see our colleague Ntooukan Achmetoglou featured in @TheGrocer , highlighting the vital work of Official Veterinarians. At FSS, he helps protect animal welfare and food safety in abattoirs. Read more at: bit.ly/4eYqWvi #FoodStandardsScotland #TheGrocer

FSScot's tweet image. We’re proud to see our colleague Ntooukan Achmetoglou featured in @TheGrocer , highlighting the vital work of Official Veterinarians. At FSS, he helps protect animal welfare and food safety in abattoirs. Read more at: bit.ly/4eYqWvi
#FoodStandardsScotland #TheGrocer

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 11

Sun’s out, BBQ’s on! Make sure your al fresco feast is all fun and no food safety fails. Find tips to keep everyone safe on our website: bit.ly/4lEYLUS #BBQFoodSafety #FoodSafety #FoodStandardsScotland

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 9

81.9% of people in FROST don’t check their fridge temp. Keep it between 0–5°C to slow bacteria growth & keep food safe. Use a thermometer to stay in the safe zone! Find out More at: bit.ly/4jOmpvX #FoodSafety #FROST #FridgeCheck #FoodStandardsScotland

FSScot's tweet image. 81.9% of people in FROST don’t check their fridge temp.

Keep it between 0–5°C to slow bacteria growth &amp; keep food safe.

Use a thermometer to stay in the safe zone!

Find out More at: bit.ly/4jOmpvX

#FoodSafety #FROST #FridgeCheck #FoodStandardsScotland

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 8

We’ve collaborated with @nesta_uk to analyse portion sizes and nutritional content of popular foods sold by independent Out of Home (OOH) businesses in Scotland. Read the full report at: bit.ly/46xjYLo #FoodStandardsScotland #Nutrition #OutOfHome #FoodEnvironment

FSScot's tweet image. We’ve collaborated with @nesta_uk to analyse portion sizes and nutritional content of popular foods sold by independent Out of Home (OOH) businesses in Scotland.

Read the full report at: bit.ly/46xjYLo

#FoodStandardsScotland #Nutrition #OutOfHome #FoodEnvironment

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 7

Celebrating 10 years of FSS! In 2021, a new food labelling law required businesses to include the name of the food and list all ingredients & allergens on prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) foods. Find out more: bit.ly/3EekulU #FSS10Years #FoodLabelling #FoodAllergens

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 4

The way food is marketed can shape what we choose to eat. We often see less healthy foods advertised the most — from sugary drinks to fast food. Watch this video to find out more and explore our website at: bit.ly/3I3m3Ey #FoodEnvironment #FoodStandardsScotland

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 3

This update is to make consumers aware of additional online platforms selling this product. The product is sold on Amazon and on the Orgenism website - bit.ly/46qGtBD #foodalert

FSScot's tweet image. This update is to make consumers aware of additional online platforms selling this product. The product is sold on Amazon and on the Orgenism website - bit.ly/46qGtBD #foodalert

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot · Jul 2

Food Standards Scotland welcomes new plans to improve public health, including the Population Health Framework and restrictions on promotions of foods high in fat, salt and sugar. But action must be stronger, faster and better resourced. Read more: bit.ly/4lAsDRF

FSScot's tweet image. Food Standards Scotland welcomes new plans to improve public health, including the Population Health Framework and restrictions on promotions of foods high in fat, salt and sugar.

But action must be stronger, faster and better resourced.

Read more: bit.ly/4lAsDRF

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