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Food Standards Scotland issues warning on the dangers of DNP

Food Standards Scotland’s Scottish Food Crime & Incidents Unit has seized a quantity of powder believed to be the potentially deadly substance DNP.

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Allergy alert - UK

Lidl Ireland recalls McEnnedy Peanut Flavoured Supersize Flips as allergens are not declared in English

Lidl Ireland is recalling McEnnedy Peanut flavoured Supersize Flips because the product contains peanuts and may contain traces of gluten or nuts which are not stated in English on the label.

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Allergy alert - UK

Co-op recalls its Hoisin Chicken Noodle Box due to undeclared milk

Co-op is recalling its Hoisin Chicken Noodle Box because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label.

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Allergy alert - UK

(Updated) Bradbury & Son (Buxton) recalls Lo-Col because milk is not emphasised on the labelling

Bradbury & Son (Buxton) Ltd are recalling batches of Lo-Col, cheese alternative, because the product contains milk which is not emphasised on the labelling.

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Food alert - UK

Tereos UK recalls Granulated Sugar due to the presence of small metal pieces

Tereos UK is recalling granulated sugar due to the possible presence of small metal pieces in some packs sold by Iceland, Poundland, and Sainsbury’s.

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