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Marks & Spencer recalls M&S Louisiana BBQ Chicken Flatties because of undeclared milk

Marks & Spencer is recalling M&S Louisiana BBQ Chicken Flatties because the product contains milk which is not mentioned on the label.

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Food Standards Scotland response to analysis undertaken by Cancer Research UK which shows Scotland’s toddlers are eating more than a million sweets a week

There is no single solution to our nation’s long-standing problems with obesity and this research really brings home the scale of the challenge we face in Scotland.

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Allergy alert - UK

Mondelez International recalls Ritz Chipster due to undeclared wheat

Mondelez International is recalling Ritz Chipster because the product contains wheat which is not declared on the packaging.

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Allergy alert - UK

Sainsbury’s recalls its Fruit and Honey Seed Mix due to undeclared nuts

Sainsbury’s is recalling its Fruit and Honey Seed Mix because a small number of packets may contain almonds and cashew nuts which are not mentioned on the label.

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Campylobacter levels remain steady across the UK

The top 9 UK retailers have published their latest campylobacter testing results showing that the levels of contamination remain low.

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