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Food Standards Scotland issues information to consumers after further seizures of counterfeit alcohol

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is issuing information to consumers to help identify counterfeit vodka products following more seizures over the weekend.

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Allergy alert - UK

Aldi recalls Soupreme Creamy Chicken Soup and Specially Selected Pea and Ham Hock Soup due to undeclared peanut

Aldi recalls Soupreme Creamy Chicken Soup and Specially Selected Pea and Ham Hock Soup due to undeclared peanut

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Hugh Black & Sons recalls Hot and Spicy Burgers because of undeclared Sulphur Dioxide

Hugh Black & Sons is recalling its Hot and Spicy Burgers because the product contains sulphur dioxide, which was not declared on the packaging. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.

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FSS issues public health warning after potentially harmful counterfeit vodka discovered

FSS is issuing a public health warning after lab results from counterfeit vodka seized earlier this month confirmed the presence of the chemical isopropyl, which can be harmful if consumed.

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Allergy alert - UK

Prestat recalls chocolate products due to undeclared peanuts

Prestat recalls chocolate products due to undeclared peanuts

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