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Sainsbury’s recalls its Fruit and Honey Seed Mix due to undeclared nuts

Sainsbury’s is recalling its Fruit and Honey Seed Mix because a small number of packets may contain almonds and cashew nuts which are not mentioned on the label.

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Campylobacter levels remain steady across the UK

The top 9 UK retailers have published their latest campylobacter testing results showing that the levels of contamination remain low.

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Moon Sweets Couture UK Ltd recalls Fizz Wizz Fruit Chews due to undeclared sulphites

Moon Sweets Couture UK Ltd is recalling various flavours of Fizz Wizz Fruit Chews because they contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the label.

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Food Standards Scotland and the Food Standards Agency Update on the UK-wide Review into Meat Cutting Plants and Cold Stores

Phase One of the UK-wide review into meat cutting plants and cold stores launched by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in March is now complete.

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Lidl Ireland recalls Duc de Coeur Macarons as allergens are not declared in English

Lidl Ireland is recalling Duc de Coeur Macarons because they contain almond, wheat, milk, eggs, pistachio and barley and may contain lupin, other nuts, peanuts and sesame, which are not written in

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