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The Geography of Food

Our Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Norval Strachan, on how geography can help us work towards improving our diets and food safety.

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Food alert - UK

Dunnes Stores recall Simply Better Yogurts as a precautionary measure due to the possible presence of rubber pieces

Dunnes Stores is recalling a number of its Simply Better yogurts as a precautionary measure due to the possible presence of rubber pieces, which could make the products unsafe.

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Challenge group scrutinise UK-wide review into meat processing plants

First meeting of the group providing outside perspective to the joint review by the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland.

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Allergy alert - UK

BOL Foods recalls BOL Caribbean Jerk Curry because of milk and barley

BOL Foods is recalling BOL Caribbean Jerk Curry because it contains milk and barley which are not mentioned on the label.

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Food alert - UK

Sainsbury’s recalls a range of its pet food pouch selections due to high levels of Vitamin D

Sainsbury’s is recalling a selection of its pet food pouch selections because they may contain high levels of vitamin D which exceed the maximum recommended intake.

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