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Dunnes Stores recalls Chicken, Bacon & Sweetcorn Deli Filler due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Dunnes Stores has taken the precautionary step of recalling Chicken, Bacon & Sweetcorn Deli Filler because the product might contain Listeria monocytogenes.

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Food alert - UK

Surya Foods recalls Mother Africa Palm Oil because it contains illegal dye Sudan IV

Surya Foods is recalling Mother Africa Pure Red Palm Oil and Mother Africa Zomi Palm Oil because they contain the illegal dye Sudan IV, which is potentially genotoxic and carcinogenic. Sudan dyes are red dyes that are used in industrial applications and cannot be used in foods.

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Allergy alert - UK

Innovative Bites and American Fizz recall Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites due to undeclared and incorrect labelling of allergens

Innovative Bites and American Fizz are recalling Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites because they may contain egg and wheat which are not (or not correctly) mentioned on the packaging. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg, wheat or gluten.

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Food alert - UK

Sainsbury’s recalls its Sliced Beetroot because it may contain small pieces of glass

Sainsbury’s is recalling a batch of its Sliced Beetroot sold in jars because the product may contain small pieces of glass. The presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat and presents a safety risk.

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Food alert - UK

Sweetland Ltd recalls sweet and cake products

Sweetland Ltd is recalling various sweet and cake products because they have been produced in unhygienic conditions.

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