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New World Imports (UK) Ltd recalls Kam Yuen Crab Roe Flavor Sunflower Seeds because of undeclared peanuts

New World Imports (UK) Ltd is recalling Kam Yuen Crab Roe Flavor Sunflower Seeds because it may contain peanut which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product poses a health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts

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Allergy alert - UK

Tesco recalls its Tesco’s finest chocolate cake because of undeclared nuts (walnuts)

Tesco is recalling one date code of Tesco’s finest chocolate cake because it may contain walnuts which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product poses a health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts (walnuts).

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Food alert - UK

The Farmer’s Son is recalling various products because of concerns over the company’s procedures in place to control Clostridium botulinum

The Farmer’s Son is recalling various products because of concerns over the company’s procedures in place to control Clostridium botulinum.

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Food alert - UK

UPDATE: Errington Cheese Ltd is recalling Dunsyre Blue cheese because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product

Errington Cheese Ltd is recalling all batches of Dunsyre Blue cheese because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product. This updates the previous product recall information notice issued on 21/12/2017 which related to a single batch of Dunsyre Blue (batch J9) and follows further testing undertaken by the company which identified that other batches may also be affected.

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Food alert - Scotland

The Farmer’s Son is recalling various products because of concerns over the company’s procedures in place to control Clostridium botulinum

The Farmer’s Son is recalling the following products because of concerns over the company’s procedures in place to control Clostridium botulinum.

Continue reading The Farmer’s Son is recalling various products because of concerns over the company’s procedures in place to control Clostridium botulinum