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Lidl recalls Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars because of the possible presence of pieces of plastic

Lidl recalls Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars because of the possible presence of pieces of plastic

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Food alert - UK

Castelli UK Ltd recalls Le Superbe Raclette because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Castelli UK Ltd recalls Le Superbe Raclette because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

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FSS and the FSA publish new advice for businesses on using ocean bound plastics for food packaging

Today (Thursday, May 8), the Joint Expert Group for Food Contact Materials (FCMJEG) has published its assessment on the use of ocean bound plastics (OBP) in food contact materials (FCMs) including food packaging for meat, poultry and fish sold in supermarkets.

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Allergy alert - UK

Giovanni Rana (UK) Ltd recalls La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne because of undeclared crustaceans

Giovanni Rana (UK) Ltd recalls La Famiglia Rana Slow-Cooked Braised Beef Lasagne because of undeclared crustaceans

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Food alert - UK

Organico Realfoods recalls Organic Alla Norma Sauce because it may contain pieces of glass

Organico Realfoods recalls Organic Alla Norma Sauce because it may contain pieces of glass

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