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Production allowed to resume at one Russell Hume site
The enforcement action preventing Russell Hume from processing and distributing meat products has been lifted at one of their sites after assurances that their food safety management system met the legal requirements were satisfied.
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Allergy alert - UK
Avondale Foods Ltd recalls Country Kitchen Coleslaw & Potato Salad Twin-Pack because of undeclared milk
Avondale Foods Ltd is recalling its Country Kitchen Coleslaw & Potato Salad Twin-Pack because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Allergy alert - UK
Possible presence of gluten in Gluten Free Amaizin Organic Corn products
Some batches of Gluten Free Amaizin Organic Corn products are being recalled due to the presence of gluten. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to gluten.
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FSS and FSA Review of Meat Cutting Premises & Cold Stores and Update on Russell Hume
The Food Standards Agency(FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are announcing today that they will be undertaking a review of meat cutting premises and cold stores. The review, which will be established later this month, comes in the wake of serious non-compliance issues identified at cutting plants operated by 2 Sisters Food Group and Russell Hume and will be industry wide.
Allergy alert - UK
Optima Consumer Health Care recalls Glucosamine Tablets and Omega Choice 3-6-9 capsules due to incorrect allergen labelling
Optima Consumer Healthcare Limited is recalling Optima Glucosamine tablets which contain fish, molluscs and crustaceans and, Omega Choice 3-6-9 capsules which contain sesame and soya. These allergens are not correctly identified on the label and are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish, molluscs, crustaceans, sesame or soya.
