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Possible presence of gluten in Gluten Free Amaizin Organic Corn products
Some batches of Gluten Free Amaizin Organic Corn products are being recalled due to the presence of gluten. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to gluten.
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FSS and FSA Review of Meat Cutting Premises & Cold Stores and Update on Russell Hume
The Food Standards Agency(FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are announcing today that they will be undertaking a review of meat cutting premises and cold stores. The review, which will be established later this month, comes in the wake of serious non-compliance issues identified at cutting plants operated by 2 Sisters Food Group and Russell Hume and will be industry wide.
Allergy alert - UK
Optima Consumer Health Care recalls Glucosamine Tablets and Omega Choice 3-6-9 capsules due to incorrect allergen labelling
Optima Consumer Healthcare Limited is recalling Optima Glucosamine tablets which contain fish, molluscs and crustaceans and, Omega Choice 3-6-9 capsules which contain sesame and soya. These allergens are not correctly identified on the label and are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to fish, molluscs, crustaceans, sesame or soya.
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Sushi Daily recalls its Sushigari (ginger) because it may contain small pieces of glass
Sushi Daily is recalling a batch of its Sushigari (ginger) sold in jars at their kiosks in some Waitrose and Sainsbury’s stores because the product may contain small pieces of glass. The presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat and presents a safety risk.
Allergy alert - UK
Boots recalls ‘Delicious Pineapple and Berry Compote’ because of undeclared milk
Boots is recalling its ‘Delicious Pineapple and Berry Compote’ because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
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