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HEMA recalls hazelnut milk chocolate letters because they may contain pieces of plastic

HEMA recalls hazelnut milk chocolate letters because they may contain pieces of plastic

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Allergy alert - UK

E H Booths recalls two salad products because of undeclared allergens

E H Booths recalls two salad products because of undeclared allergens

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P & B (Foods) extends recall of Heera Ground Almonds because they may contain undeclared peanuts

P & B (Foods) extends recall of Heera Ground Almonds because they may contain undeclared peanuts

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Allergy alert - UK

P & B (Foods) recalls Heera Ground Almonds because they contain undeclared peanuts

P & B (Foods) recalls Heera Ground Almonds because they contain undeclared peanuts

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Managing the microbiological safety of artisan cheeses made from unpasteurised milk

A report prepared for Food Standards Scotland by Dr Catherine Donnelly, an expert in dairy microbiology, has been published today (12 December 2018). The report outlines the scientific evidence on food safety controls which can be used to reduce the risks of food poisoning bacteria in the production of raw milk cheeses.

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