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Lidl recalls Alesto Snacking Pockets range due to undeclared nuts and sulphites

Lidl is recalling three varieties of its Alesto Snacking Pockets because the labelling is not in English. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone who has an allergy to nuts and/or a sensitivity to sulphite dioxide/sulphites.

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Aldi recalls its Clancy’s Barbecue Flavour Coated Peanuts because of undeclared cashew nuts

Aldi is recalling its Clancy’s Barbecue Flavour Coated Peanuts because they contain cashew nuts, which are undeclared on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts. The affected product was only available in three regional areas (Neston, Darlington and Goldthorpe).

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Isolab Distribution Ltd recalls its Pro Pharma 100% Whey High Protein Powder Food Supplement because of undeclared soya and milk

Isolab Distribution Ltd is recalling Pro Pharma 100% Whey High Protein Powder Food Supplement because it contains soya which is not mentioned on the label, and because it contains milk which is not correctly declared on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to soya and anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

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Everest Cash & Carry Ltd recalls Fried Beaten Rice with Spiced Poppadum Potato & Peanuts because of incorrect allergen labelling

Everest Cash & Carry Ltd is recalling its Fried Beaten Rice with Spiced Poppadum Potato & Peanuts because it contains gluten which is not correctly mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for individuals with coeliac disease and anyone with an intolerance to gluten.

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Lidl recalls four varieties of Deluxe Drinking Chocolate Sticks as allergenic ingredients are not declared in English

Lidl is recalling four varieties of its Deluxe Drinking Chocolate Sticks as they contain various allergens which are not legible on the packaging as the ingredient are not written in English. This means the products are a possible health risk to anyone with an allergy to soya, an allergy or intolerance to milk or its constituents, an allergy to nuts or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten.

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