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Festive Food Safety is Child’s Play

Primary pupils at Midmar School in Sauchen show how food safety is easy, and that not following good food hygiene practices when it comes to your Christmas dinner could put you and your family at risk of food poisoning over the festive season.

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Allergy alert - UK

Ridiculously Rich by Alana recalls varieties of cakes due to undeclared and incorrectly labelled allergens

Ridiculously Rich by Alana is recalling the cakes listed below because some allergens have not been listed and others have not been correctly declared. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya, egg or peanuts, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat, barley and oats (gluten) and/or a sensitivity to sulphites. Please see the table below for details.

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Allergy alert - UK

Kepak Frozen Division recalls various Big AL’s Chicken Products because of undeclared allergens

Kepak Frozen Division is recalling three varieties of its Big AL’s chicken products as they contain mustard and/or milk which are not declared on the labels. This means that the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

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Food alert - UK

West London Sandwiches recalls various sandwiches because the products have been produced in unhygienic conditions

West London Sandwiches is recalling various sandwiches because the sandwiches have been produced in unhygienic conditions.

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Allergy alert - UK

Fundamental Supplies Ltd recalls Hench Fuel Protein Porridge because of incorrect allergen labelling

Fundamental Supplies Ltd is recalling Hench Fuel Protein Porridge because it contains milk, oats and sulphites which are not correctly declared on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for individuals with an allergy or intolerance to milk, and/or allergy to oats, and/or sensitivity to sulphites.

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