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Aye Pickled Ltd recalls Aye Pickled Curried Kraut because of undeclared mustard

Aye Pickled Ltd is recalling Aye Pickled Curried Kraut because it contains mustard which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.

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Allergy alert - Scotland

Lidl GB recalls Deluxe Scottish Selection Scottish Beef Olive with Arran Mustard Mash because of undeclared sulphites

Lidl GB is recalling Deluxe Scottish Selection Scottish Beef Olive with Arran Mustard Mash because it contains 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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Allergy alert - UK

Update: Lidl GB recalls Starovice Czech Lager 5.0% because of undeclared sulphur dioxide

Update: Lidl GB recalls Starovice Czech Lager 5.0% because of undeclared sulphur dioxide

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Smoked Fish and Fresh Produce: Food Standards Scotland has published two updated tools to help food businesses make safer food

Food Standards Scotland has published two updated online tools, one to help fresh produce growers assess their produce growing practices; the other to help smoked fish manufacturers assess their fish smoking practices.

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Be aware of food allergies before you fire up the barbecue

For people living with food allergies, eating out or being invited as a guest for dinner can be a stressful experience.

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