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Loch Arthur Creamery recalls cheese because of undeclared celery

Loch Arthur Creamery is today (28/09/17) recalling three of its cheeses because they contain celery which is not mentioned on the label.

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Food alert - UK

Waitrose recalls four varieties of Waitrose 1 chocolate bars because they may contain pieces of plastic

Waitrose is recalling four varieties of Waitrose 1 chocolate bars because they may contain pieces of plastic.

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Update on apricot kernels

Update on advice to Food Business Operators (FBO) on the sale of apricot kernels and bitter almonds.

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Update on Fipronil in Eggs

Food Standards Scotland has today (21 September 2017) published the updated list of products withdrawn from the market because of the amount of egg they contain from farms implicated in the Fipronil investigation.

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Allergy alert - UK

West by Three Brewing Co. recalls The Pilot Series Berry White IPA because lactose is not declared as being derived from milk

West by Three Brewing Co. is recalling bottles of The Pilot Series Berry White IPA because they do not mention that the ingredient lactose is derived from milk. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

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