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Six easy ways to downsize your food

We’ve all been there. Whether it’s picking up an extra sweet treat with your morning coffee, saying yes to going large, adding sides and extras like fries with your burger, or cream and marshmallows to your hot chocolate. While upsizing can seem like a good deal, when the extra calories keep adding up, the cost can be our health!

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Allergy alert - Scotland

Genesis Crafty recalls Cheese Scones (4 pack) due to incorrect allergy labelling

Genesis Crafty is recalling its Cheese Scones (4 pack), because of a packaging error where it may include incorrect base label information and could lead the consumer to believe the product is a Toffee & Hazelnut scone.

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Allergy alert - UK

Genius recalls Cinnamon & Raisin Bagels due to undeclared egg

Genius is recalling their 4 pack Cinnamon & Raisin Bagels from their gluten free range because it contains egg which is not mentioned on the label.

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Food alert - UK

SPAR recalls Blueberry Muffins (4 Pack) because they may contain pieces of plastic

SPAR recalls Blueberry Muffins (4 Pack) because they may contain pieces of plastic

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Allergy alert - Scotland

London Fields Brewery recalls Hackney Hopster Beer due to undeclared allergens

London Fields Brewery is recalling Hackney Hopster Beer because it contains wheat (gluten) and oats (gluten) which are not mentioned on the label.

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