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Macsween of Edinburgh Ltd recalls various products because of inadequate procedures to control Clostridium botulinum

Macsween of Edinburgh Ltd has recalled a number of its products, including products manufactured for Lidl and Marks & Spencer, as a precautionary measure, because of concerns over the company’s procedures in place to control Clostridium botulinum.

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Allergy alert - UK

E H Booths recalls its Fruit Teacakes because of incorrect allergen labelling

E H Booths is recalling its Fruit Teacakes because the product contains milk which is not correctly declared on the label. 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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Food alert - Scotland

Macsween of Edinburgh Ltd recalls various products because of inadequate procedures to control Clostridium botulinum

Macsween of Edinburgh Ltd has recalled a number of its products, including products manufactured for Lidl and Marks & Spencer, as a precautionary measure, because of concerns over the company’s procedures in place to control Clostridium botulinum.

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Macsween of Edinburgh Ltd. are recalling various products due to inadequate procedures to control Clostridium botulinum

Food Standards Scotland has today (14 July 2017) issued a Product Recall Information Notice for Macsween of Edinburgh Ltd. The food business is acting responsibly and are voluntarily recalling various products due to inadequate procedures to control Clostridium botulinum. 

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Allergy alert - UK

PepsiCo recalls two pack sizes of Doritos Chilli Heatwave because of undeclared milk

PepsiCo is recalling two pack sizes of Doritos Chilli Heatwave because they contain 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.

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