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RH Amar recalls Mary Berry’s Horseradish Sauce 160g because of undeclared sulphites

RH Amar is recalling Mary Berry’s Horseradish Sauce 160g because it contains undeclared sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.

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Lidl recalls its Sol & Mar Squid in Sunflower Oil products because they contain salt crystals

Lidl is recalling two varieties of its Sol & Mar Squid in Sunflower Oil sold because they contain salt crystals known as struvite which could present a safety risk.

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Food Standards Scotland survey shows increasing public concern over diet in Scotland

Food Standards Scotland has today (31 October 2017 published the latest results from the biannual ‘Food in Scotland’ Consumer Tracking Survey, showing the number of people concerned about having a healthy diet is increasing.

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Quarterly Incidents Report

Food Standards Scotland has today (Tuesday 24 October) published a summary of food product recalls or withdrawals between July – September 2017.

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R M Curtis & Co Ltd recalls Snacking Essentials Fruit & Nut because of undeclared Brazil Nuts

R M Curtis & Co Ltd is recalling Snacking Essentials Fruit & Nut because it contains Brazil nuts which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to Brazil nuts.

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