Food Standards Scotland

Food Standards Scotland Protecting consumer interests when it comes to food safety and healthy eating. FSS is an independent public body working for consumers in Scotland.

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is the public sector food body for Scotland, established by the Food (Scotland) Act 2015. We are here to ensure that information and advice on food safety and standards, nutrition and labelling is independent, consistent, evidence-based and consumer-focused. On 1 April 2015 we took on the functions that had previously been carried out in Scotland by the Food Standards

Agency. Our primary concern is consumer protection – making sure that your food is safe to eat, ensuring you know what you are eating and improving nutrition. We do this by developing policies, providing advice, keeping consumers informed, and ensuring the enforcement of food regulations.

Mabbo 168 Limited recalls various tofu products because of undeclared soya.Access the full alert: https://bit.ly/4gKlNZ8...
28/08/2026

Mabbo 168 Limited recalls various tofu products because of undeclared soya.

Access the full alert: https://bit.ly/4gKlNZ8

Is it safe for children to drink slushies? At very high levels of exposure – typically when several of these products ar...
27/08/2026

Is it safe for children to drink slushies?

At very high levels of exposure – typically when several of these products are drunk by a child in a short space of time – glycerol intoxication could cause shock, hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and loss of consciousness.

Food Standards Scotland advises that:

• Slushies should not be sold to children under 7
• Free refill promotions should not be offered to under 10s
• Children aged 7 to 10 should have no more than one 350ml slushies per day.

Know more food facts at: https://bit.ly/4ifKSNH

Running a food business? Here's what you need to know about eggs and salmonella. Some eggs can contain salmonella bacter...
26/08/2026

Running a food business? Here's what you need to know about eggs and salmonella.

Some eggs can contain salmonella bacteria inside or on their shells. This can cause serious illness, particularly in young children (under the age of 5), pregnant people, older adults (aged 65 years and over), those with an underlying health condition (for example, cancer, diabetes, HIV, liver or kidney disease) or for those taking certain medications, such as immunosuppressants or proton pump inhibitors.

What you need to do:

- Buy eggs from reputable suppliers who can demonstrate traceability, ideally UK hen eggs from salmonella-vaccinated flocks.

- Check deliveries and reject any eggs that are damaged, dirty or not up to standard.

- Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before and after handling eggs, eggshells or packaging.

- If serving vulnerable customers raw or lightly cooked egg dishes, use eggs with the British Lion mark or from the Laid in Britain scheme, or use pasteurised egg products.

- If you can't verify an assurance scheme, cook egg dishes thoroughly.

- Never use duck, goose or quail eggs in raw or lightly cooked dishes. Always cook these thoroughly.

Full guidance, including advice on pooled eggs, storage and serving vulnerable consumers, is on our website: https://bit.ly/4iwb5rn

Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad because of possible contamination with E. coli (STEC).Ac...
25/08/2026

Tesco recalls Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad because of possible contamination with E. coli (STEC).

Access the full alert: https://bit.ly/4wM2Aw0

📢 There is still time to have your say!We are seeking stakeholder views and feedback on the market authorisation of a tr...
24/08/2026

📢 There is still time to have your say!

We are seeking stakeholder views and feedback on the market authorisation of a traditional food from a third country, dried Kenari Nuts for use as a food.

🔗 Review and respond at: https://bit.ly/4woPK6H

📅 Deadline is Thursday 3rd September 2026.

Summit Foods is recalling various filled wraps because of possible contamination with E.coli (STEC): Snacksters Chicken ...
21/08/2026

Summit Foods is recalling various filled wraps because of possible contamination with E.coli (STEC): Snacksters Chicken Fajita Wrap, Snacksters Hoi Sin Wrap, East Street Deli Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap, Target a Snack Chicken Fajita Wrap - https://bit.ly/4quhDZH

What is glycerol?Glycerol (E422) is a key ingredient used in the production of slushies. It has the function of maintain...
21/08/2026

What is glycerol?

Glycerol (E422) is a key ingredient used in the production of slushies. It has the function of maintaining the slush properties to prevent the liquid freezing solid.

Although glycerol is generally of low toxicity, there are concerns about the effect on young children when large quantities are consumed over a short period of time.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4x0awKZ

You may have seen recent news about an investigation into a Salmonella outbreak. This is linked to imported eggs used ma...
21/08/2026

You may have seen recent news about an investigation into a Salmonella outbreak. This is linked to imported eggs used mainly by food service businesses like restaurants and cafes, rather than eggs sold for home use.

If you're preparing eggs at home, our guidance has not changed. Eggs which are thoroughly cooked and handled hygienically remain safe to eat. If you handle eggs or egg packaging, wash and dry your hands thoroughly.

Some people are more vulnerable to Salmonella than others. This includes young children (under the age of 5), pregnant people, older adults (aged 65 years and over), and those with an underlying health condition (for example, cancer, diabetes, HIV, liver or kidney disease) or taking certain medications, such as immunosuppressants or proton pump inhibitors.

Thanks to improved safety controls in the UK egg industry, if you’re in one of these groups, you can safely eat raw or lightly cooked hen eggs, or foods containing them, if they carry the British Lion mark or are produced under the Laid in Britain assurance scheme.

When eating out, if you’re more vulnerable to Salmonella illness, make sure any eggs you eat are thoroughly cooked, as they may not be British Lion mark or Laid in Britain assured.

Find out more about Salmonella, including how to reduce the risk at home or when eating out: https://bit.ly/4xUHRXL

Are you aged 11-18 and live in Scotland? We want to hear from you. Food Standards Scotland, Public Health Scotland and Y...
17/08/2026

Are you aged 11-18 and live in Scotland? We want to hear from you.

Food Standards Scotland, Public Health Scotland and Young Scot are inviting young people to share their experiences of buying food and drink when out and about or ordering takeaway.

Your feedback will help us better understand the factors that influence food choices and inform future work to create a healthier food environment in Scotland.

🔗 Complete the survey at: https://bit.ly/4bkzlIK

Anyone selling food on social media must follow food law and make sure that the food they sell is safe, however as a buy...
14/08/2026

Anyone selling food on social media must follow food law and make sure that the food they sell is safe, however as a buyer there are certain things you should look out for.

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