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Mars Chocolate UK recalls a number of its chocolate products because of the possible presence of salmonella

Mars Chocolate UK has taken the precautionary step of recalling a number of its chocolate products because the products might contain salmonella.

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Food alert - UK

Musgrave NI recalls its Gourmet Cheese & Bacon Burgers because of undeclared soya (N Ireland only)

Musgrave Retail Partners NI is recalling its Gourmet Cheese & Bacon Burgers because they contain soya, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya. Distribution of the affected stock is limited to Centra and Supervalu stores in Northern Ireland.

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Food alert - UK

SPAR recalls its SPAR Chicken Tikka Chunks because it may contain small pieces of glass

SPAR is recalling its Tikka Chicken Chunks because it may contain small pieces of glass which could present a safety risk.

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Food alert - UK

William Santus & Co recalls Uncle Joe’s Liquorice & Aniseed Extra Strong Mints as the sweets may contain small pieces of metal

Uncle Joe’s Liquorice & Aniseed Extra Strong Mints 35g tins are being recalled because the sweets may contain small pieces of metal which could represent a safety risk.

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Allergy alert - UK

Cofresh recalls its Cornflake Mix snack because of packaging error

Cofresh is recalling a batch of Cornflake Mix snack because it has been mis-packed with Cofresh’s Salted Rice Sticks. It contains wheat flour (gluten) not mentioned on the label. The products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat flour or gluten. Only products purchased from ASDA or Wm Morrison stores with this batch number are known to be affected.

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