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4 December 2023
Folks urged to check their festive treats as food safety warnings issued
The Council’s Environmental Health team are urging people to check their Christmas treat stash and stick to reputable suppliers following two food safety warnings issued today, Monday 4 December…
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5 September 2023
Nominate individuals or teams for an award and let them know that you think they are VIPs
Orkney Islands Council is calling on members of the local community and visitors to help shine the spotlight on OIC employees or teams who have made a difference.
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4 July 2023
Bird owners reminded poultry shows remain banned
With show season soon to start, Orkney Islands Council is reminding the local community that while the UK wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been lifted today ( 4 July), poultry shows and…
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3 February 2023
New scam warning issued over “fraud team” calls
The Council’s Trading Standards team has been made aware of a spate of convincing scam calls where the caller claims to be from the “fraud team” at the person’s bank.
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13 December 2022
Co-op recalls Co-op Anchovies in olive oil because it contains histamine
Co-op have recalled anchovies in olive oil as detailed below as they contain histamine, which can trigger an immune system response resulting in symptoms such as diarrhoea, shortness of breath,…
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31 October 2022
Bird keepers urged to be vigilant as avian flu protection zone announced
Orkney Islands Council’s animal welfare team is urging all bird keepers to be aware of their obligations following confirmation of cases of bird flu in Firth over the weekend.
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18 August 2022
Carbon monoxide warning for gas grills on range of Glen Dimplex cookers
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a safety warning relating to the use of gas grills on certain Belling, Stoves and New World gas range cookers manufactured by Glen…
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21 July 2022
Avian flu update - public urged not to visit 23 Scottish islands including Calf of Eday, Swona and Muckle Skerry
Advice issued today from NatureScot is for public landings to stop on 23 Scottish islands, including islands in Orkney, to help limit the spread of avian flu and give seabirds the best possible…
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27 April 2022
Avian flu housing measures to be lifted – biosecurity measures to remain
Housing measures introduced to tackle an outbreak of bird flu will be lifted on Monday 2 May, the UK Government has confirmed.
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4 November 2021
Reminder not to handle dead birds as Avian Influenza Prevention Zone put place for bird owners across Britain
Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in place for bird owners across the whole of Great Britain.
