'Do not eat': Warning issued after Salmonella identified in imported eggs Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said the eggs originate from a Ukrainian supplier The Independent UK · 11h ago
Village store avoids losing license after selling 'lethal counterfeit' vodka A Newmilns shop has avoided losing its alcohol licence after blaming a “bad apple” employee for counterfeit vodka containing a potentially… The National (Scotland) · Aug 28
Fraudster who conned luxury brands into buying fake Scottish tea jailed Thomas Robinson, 55, claimed to have cultivated the tea at his Perthshire estate using innovative techniques but was convicted of fraud in May. Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2025
Scam in a teacup: The fraudster who conned luxury brands into buying fake ‘Scottish tea’ A company acting on behalf of Fortnum & Mason was among those tricked by Thomas Robinson The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
Man who sold ordinary tea as unique Scottish variety found guilty of fraud Thomas Robinson operated under the business name The Wee Tea Plantation between January 2014 and February 2019. Evening Standard · May 29, 2025
Atypical BSE confirmed on Scottish farm as officials say no risk to human health It has been described as a ‘isolated case’ in a cow in Dumfries and Galloway. Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024
Case of mad cow disease confirmed on Scottish farm A CASE of mad cow disease has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Scotland... The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2024
Person dies in Scotland after UK E coli outbreak, health officials say Health Security Agency confirms 30 cases across England and Scotland in patients aged seven to 81 The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023
The UK attempts to further regulate CBD "Now, the FSA and Food Standards Scotland have reduced this limit to 10mg — roughly four drops of 5% CBD oil" Salon · Oct 19, 2023
Advice issued to Scots on how to avoid festive food poisoning FOOD Standards Scotland (FSS) has shared some of its top tips and advice to help the Scottish public avoid food poisoning over the festive period. The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2022
Scots risk food poisoning due to cost of living hack as health warning issued New findings have uncovered a "concerning" money saving measure. Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022
The Edinburgh and Lothians schools and nurseries told to 'improve food safety' This year, multiple schools, nurseries and care facilities in the Edinburgh and Midlothian area have been told they require improvement after food safety and hygiene inspections. Edinburgh Live · Oct 28, 2022
Warning over Scottish loch's shellfish after raised levels of toxins identified A "RASIED" level of toxins found in shellfish from a loch in the Western Isles may make the seafood unsafe for humans to eat. The National (Scotland) · Jul 22, 2022
Food bodies raise concern about lack of import controls post Brexit A joint report from the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland raised concerns. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
Daily Record · May 31, 2022 Dozens of dead birds scattered across Shetland Isles amid bird flu outbreak The Scottish Government has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza on the Shetland Isles.
Daily Record · Apr 13, 2022 Dozens of Salmonella cases now linked to Kinder chocolates in UK Health authorities are continuing investigations into an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella linked to certain Kinder products produced by the company Ferrero.
Daily Record · Apr 11, 2022 Pregnant women issued urgent warning over eating fish after listeria outbreak Cases of listeria monocytogenes - a bacteria that can cause the illness listeriosis - have been linked to smoked fish including salmon.
Nottingham Post · Apr 8, 2022 Kinder Surprise salmonella recall extended to more products The UK Health Security Agency said on Wednesday that 63 people in the UK, mostly young children, are known to have infected
Wales Online · Apr 7, 2022 Ferrero says it knew about Kinder Egg salmonella problem in December 63 people are reported to have been infected - mostly children
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022 Which Kinder products have been recalled? The extension follows some 63 people in the UK, mostly young children, becoming infected with salmonella in an outbreak linked to the treats.
Manchester Evening News · Apr 6, 2022 Warning issued to parents as more Kinder products are recalled over salmonella fears The chocolate is sold in supermarkets like ASDA, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons
Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022 Health warning issued after Kinder Surprise treats linked to salmonella Food safety expert says: "It is really important that consumers follow this advice to avoid the risk of becoming ill with salmonella poisoning"
Wales Online · Apr 4, 2022 Warning not to eat Kinder Surprise eggs after cases of salmonella Some of those who have fallen ill were children
Glasgow Live · Apr 4, 2022 Kinder Surprise eggs recalled over 'salmonella outbreak' as Easter approaches The Food Standards Agency advise the public not to eat any of the products involved in the recall and has appealed to parents make sure they don't have any in their homes.
Edinburgh Live · Apr 3, 2022 Kinder eggs recalled over 'salmonella outbreak' concerns ahead of Easter Food chiefs say cases of salmonella poisoning across the UK have been linked to the popular product in the run up to Easter with an urgent recall notice issued on safety grounds