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Aytac Foods recalls Aycan Risotto Rice and Aycan Brown Rice due to possible insect (weevil) infestation

Aytac Foods is recalling its Aycan Risotto Rice and Aycan Brown Rice due to possible insect (weevil) infestation which makes these products unsafe to eat.

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The Spice Tailor Limited recalls its Fiery Goan Curry because of undeclared mustard

The Spice Tailor Limited is recalling The Spice Tailor Fiery Goan Curry because it contains a mustard ingredient 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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Lidl Ireland recalls Grafschafter Garlic Baguettes and Herb Baguettes as allergenic ingredients are not declared in English

Lidl Ireland is recalling two varieties of butter baguettes because they contain wheat (gluten), rye (gluten) and milk and may contain mustard, sesame and soya, none of which are written in English on the label.

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Waitrose recalls Waitrose New York Cheesecake because it may contain strands of plastic

Waitrose is recalling Waitrose New York Cheesecake because it may contain very thin strands of plastic, which makes this product unsafe to eat.

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AKM Foods Limited recalls Zaiqa GoGo Pan Masala Mouth Freshener because it contains Rhodamine B

AKM Foods Limited is recalling Zaiqa GoGo Pan Masala Mouth Freshener because it contains an illegal dye Rhodamine B which is a health risk.

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