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Shazans recalls 10 Bitesize Punjabi Samosas because of undeclared milk

Shazans recalls 10 Bitesize Punjabi Samosas because of undeclared milk

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Update on Galloway Medium Grated Cheddar Cheese recall - error in company’s sampling 

Lactalis McLelland Ltd as a responsible food business took the precautionary step of recalling a batch of its Galloway Coloured Medium Grated Cheddar following a company test result showing that it might contain listeria. The company has now advised Food Standards Scotland that the result was incorrect and was due to an error in the sampling process.

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Allergy alert - UK

Yorkshire Provender recalls Rustic Vegetable Broth because of incorrect labelling

Yorkshire Provender recalls Rustic Vegetable Broth because of incorrect labelling

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Allergy alert - Scotland

SPAR recalls Prawn Marie Rose Pasta Salad because of undeclared fish

SPAR (UK) Ltd is recalling SPAR Prawn Marie Rose Pasta Salad because some packs may contain Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Salad.

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Transfer of Official Veterinarians and Meat Hygiene Inspection Function to Food Standards Scotland

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has taken the difficult decision to end its contract with Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd. Hallmark supplies Official Veterinarians and Meat Hygiene Inspectors to undertake controls to support Scotland’s important meat, game and poultry industries.

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