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Food alert - UK

Aldi recalls Rooster’s Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken because packs may contain small pieces of hard plastic

Aldi is recalling its Rooster’s Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken because they may contain small pieces of hard plastic which could present a safety risk.

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Allergy alert - UK

Sainsbury’s recalls Vegetable Spring Rolls because of undeclared prawns

Sainsbury’s is recalling by Sainsbury’s 10 Vegetable Spring Roll Selection because it contains undeclared prawns which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to crustaceans.

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Food alert - Scotland

Cateritaly recalls five varieties of its meat and fish based sauces due to no validation of its food safety management system or product shelf life

Food Standards Scotland has issued a product recall information notice today (30 November 2017) concerning five varieties of Cateritaly’s meat and fish based sauces.

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Allergy alert - UK

Morrisons recalls Traditional Chicken & Mushroom Pie because of undeclared fish and mustard

Morrisons is recalling Traditional Chicken & Mushroom Pie because a small number of packs have been identified to contain Fish Pies. The Fish Pie contains fish and mustard which are not mentioned on the label and therefore are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard and/or fish.

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Allergy alert - UK

NutriPlan recalls NutriPlan Vitamin and Mineral Enriched Meal in a Drink because of undeclared allergens

NutriPlan is recalling NutriPlan Vitamin and Mineral Enriched Meal in a Drink because it contains milk and soya which are not clearly mentioned on the label. In addition, the product incorrectly states that it is suitable for people with lactose intolerance.

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