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FSS issues advice to consumers not to eat several pork scratching products linked to salmonella poisoning

Following a product recall, advice to consumers is not to eat several pork scratching products linked to salmonella poisoning.

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Food alert - UK

Tayto Group recalls some Mr Porky, Jay’s and The Real Pork Crackling Company products because of the possible presence of salmonella

Tayto Group recalls some Mr Porky, Jay’s and The Real Pork Crackling Company products because of the possible presence of salmonella

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Improved labelling on food sold prepacked for direct sale becomes law to protect Scottish consumers

New legislation which requires food businesses in Scotland to include detailed ingredient and allergen information on labels for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) foods will become law on 1 October 2021.

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Allergy alert - UK

Lidl recalls My Street Food Patatas Bravas with Aioli Dip because of undeclared milk

Lidl recalls My Street Food Patatas Bravas with Aioli Dip because of undeclared milk

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168 Express Ltd recalls various Jelly products because of a choking hazard

168 Express Ltd recalls various Jelly products because of a choking hazard

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