When eating out, It's really important if you have a food allergy that you speak up. There are three important things that you can do to stay safe when you are dining out. Visit our website to find out more: bit.ly/38o3z0o

#FoodSafetyWeek #AllergyAwarenessWeek

During Allergy Awareness Week, we want to raise awareness about food allergies.

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has developed a training tool to help bring greater awareness about allergens in manufacturing and catering settings. Learn more at: bit.ly/42ospTP

#FoodSafety

Did you know that cooked rice left at room temperature for a long period of time increases the risk of bacteria producing toxins, making it unsafe to eat? To minimise food waste and ensure safe storage of rice, visit our website at: bit.ly/449I2AK
#StopFoodWasteDay

Waitrose is recalling Salted Dairy Butter because it may contain pieces of blue cloth. The possible presence of blue cloth makes the product unsafe to eat - bit.ly/49N8hOB #foodalert

We have initiated a public consultation seeking opinions in relation to the twenty-four feed additives and an application for the authorisation of a particular nutritional purposes (PARNUT) for use in animal feed.

To participate, visit: bit.ly/3UczO6v

A farmer reacts to the aftermath of finding cattle suffering from lead poisoning. Watch our video for the full story at: bit.ly/3TOTLRR

#OnFarmPoisoning #FoodStandardsScotland

Thinking about a new career? Our Trainee Meat Hygiene Inspector position could be for you. Join us for a virtual drop-in session to discover more about the role and the application process. Visit the link to find out more information: bit.ly/4cSRpbZ #FoodSafety

Our Safe Smoked Fish tool is designed to assist manufacturers in evaluating their practices. It offers guidance for safe production, such as cold and hot smoking techniques and extending shelf life, and resources to improve practices. Take the assessment: bit.ly/3RY6K2Z

That’s a wrap for today’s Shaping the Science for Scotland’s Food Future Summit which we co-hosted with the Rowett Institute.

Great to connect with partners across government and the industry with many inspiring discussions taking place including talks from our own colleagues.

Today is the Shaping the Science for Scotland's Food Future Summit.

Hosts Heather Kelman, Chair of FSS and Prof Jules Griffin of Rowett Institute will be welcoming an array of attendees involved in food research and policy.

Find out more at: bit.ly/4aFVdMc

Recall Alert: Unilever is recalling Magnum Almond Ice Cream Sticks, (3x100ml), because of the possible presence of plastic and metal which makes the product unsafe to eat.

For more information, visit the following link: bit.ly/49HXNQK

Lead and copper poisoning are the main causes of on-farm poisoning in farm animals that are destined for the food chain. Find out more ways to prevent this happening to your animals at: bit.ly/3TOTLRR

#OnFarmPoisoning #FoodStandardsScotland

Curious about a career in meat hygiene inspection? Discover what it takes to become a Trainee Meat Hygiene Inspector with Food Standards Scotland (FSS). Learn more at: bit.ly/4cSRpbZ

Recall Alert: Asda is recalling Asda Succulent Cooked & Peeled King Prawns because of a labelling error which shows an incorrect use-by date, making them unsafe to eat.

For more information, follow this link: bit.ly/3UgD2qS

Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose Pitted Spanish Queen Olives because they may contain pieces of glass.

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#FoodAlert

Coop recalls Coop 20* Piece Picnic Platter because of undeclared sulphites.

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#AllergyAlert

Marks & Spencer recalls M&S Plant Kitchen Mushroom Pie because of undeclared soya.

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#AllergyAlert

Hosts Heather Kelman, Chair of Food Standards Scotland and Prof Jules Griffin of the Rowett Institute welcome those involved in food research and policy to the Shaping the Science for Scotland’s future event.

This is the final day to Book your free ticket: bit.ly/3TuX92X

Are you passionate about animal welfare and public health? Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is looking for Trainee Meat Hygiene Inspectors to join our team.

Learn more at: bit.ly/4cSRpbZ

Abnormal behaviour such as teeth grinding can be a sign of lead poisoning in cattle. Find out more about symptoms to look out for and how to prevent them by visiting: bit.ly/3TOTLRR

#OnFarmPoisoning #FoodStandardsScotland