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Castle confectionery and the Scottish larder withdraws a number of products due to a packaging error resulting in incorrect allergen information

Packaging error resulting in incorrect allergen information being declared on products. This poses a public health risk to those who are allergic to any of the undeclared allergens. Undeclared allergens are Milk, Soya, Wheat Flour, Peanuts and other nuts.

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Allergy alert - Scotland

Batleys recalls Lorne Sausage due to undeclared sulphur dioxide and Wheat

Batleys in Glasgow (29 Kilbirnie Street) recalls their Lorne Sausage because the product contains sulphur dioxide and wheat, which is not mentioned on the product packaging. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide / sulphites and/or an allergy or intolerance of wheat.

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Glasgow Sandwich Company recalls products due to undeclared milk and egg

Glasgow Sandwich Company, also known as AAA Foods, has recalled products due to undeclared milk and egg. Glasgow Sandwich Company, also known as AAA Foods, has recalled packets of its Chicken Tikka Mayonnaise / Chicken Sweetcorn Mayonnaise / Tandoori Chicken / Chicken Balti / Peri Peri Chicken sandwiches and wraps because of undeclared allergen information.

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The SandwiTch Co (Scotland) recalls its Sandwiches, Wraps, Baguettes, Rolls, and Pasta Salads

The SandwiTch Co has instigated a voluntarily recall as they have been producing and selling products with an extended shelf life in the absence of shelf life validation.

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Nemos Food Company, Glasgow recalls its sandwiches, wraps, baguettes, rolls, pasta and pakoras

Consumers should be aware that Nemos Food Company, Glasgow has recalled its sandwiches, wraps, baguettes, rolls, pasta and pakoras due to lack of validation of shelf life applied to the products. The McIntyre’s products are packed in individual plastic containers. Products should not be consumed and returned to shop or store where purchased.

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