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Survey shows that campylobacter levels in UK-produced chicken continue to decrease

Final results from the third year of Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) survey of campylobacter contamination on fresh chickens at retail have today (18 October 2017) been published.

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Allergy alert - UK

HIGH5 recalls Energy Source Summer Fruits products due to undeclared allergens

HIGH5 recalls its Energy Source Summer Fruits sachets, selection packs, large and small taster packs, and the filled bottles because they contain soya and milk, which are not mentioned on the label. This means these products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

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Allergy alert - UK

Shahnaz Food Products Ltd recalls Mr Naga Hot Pepper Pickle because of undeclared mustard

Shahnaz Food Products Ltd is recalling its Mr Naga Hot Pepper Pickle because it contains mustard which is not declared on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.

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Food alert - UK

Rhybuddio defnyddwyr am gynhyrchydd hufen iâ heb ei gymeradwyo na’i gofrestru: Zac Ices (neu Lucky Gold Leaf)

Dyma roi gwybod i ddefnyddwyr bod gweithredwr busnes bwyd heb ei gymeradwyo na'i gofrestru, o'r enw Zak Ices, o Belle Vue Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7DD wedi bod yn cynhyrchu hufen iâ gan ddefnyddio'r cod cymeradwyo UK KM058 EEC a oedd yn perthyn i gwmni arall yn flaenorol, ac a gafodd ei dynnu'n ôl yn 2007.

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Food alert - UK

Consumers warned about unregistered and unapproved ice-cream producer, Zak Ices (or Lucky Gold Leaf) *updated 7 November 2017

Consumers should be aware that an unregistered and unapproved Food Business Operator (FBO), Zak Ices, Belle Vue Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7DD has been producing ice cream using an approval code of UK KM058 EEC which previously belonged to a another company and was withdrawn in 2007.

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