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Power Body Nutrition Ltd. recalls NOW Foods Vitamin A 25,000 IU from Fish Liver Oil

Power Body Nutrition Ltd. is recalling NOW Foods Vitamin A 25,000 IU from Fish Liver Oil because the levels of Vitamin A in the product exceed the maximum recommended intake.

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Food alert - UK

TRS Wholesale Co Ltd recalls TRS Turmeric Powder as it may contain Salmonella

TRS Wholesale Co Ltd is recalling its TRS Turmeric Powder as it may contain Salmonella.

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Scotland’s National Chef backs Food Standards Scotland’s funding for 10,000 Scottish pupils to gain food safety qualification

Food Standards Scotland is providing £50,000 to match the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland’s (REHIS) contribution to expand the delivery of the Elementary Food Hygiene Course. This will provide up to 10,000 secondary school pupils with the resources to complete the training in 2018.

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Allergy alert - UK

Aunt Bessie’s recalls Aunt Bessie’s Croquettes because of undeclared egg

Aunt Bessie’s is recalling Aunt Bessie’s Croquettes because the packs may also include potato balls which contain egg which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product poses a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg. The affected product is only sold in Lidl.

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Allergy alert - UK

Lidl Ireland recalls Deluxe Wild Salmon as allergenic ingredients are not declared in English

Lidl Ireland is recalling two varieties of Deluxe Wild Salmon because they contain wheat (gluten), fish, milk, egg and mustard which are not mentioned in English on the label. This means the products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish or mustard and /or an allergy or intolerance to wheat, gluten, egg, milk or milk constituents.

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