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Quarterly Incidents Report

Food Standards Scotland has today (Tuesday 24 October) published a summary of food product recalls or withdrawals between July – September 2017.

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Allergy alert - UK

R M Curtis & Co Ltd recalls Snacking Essentials Fruit & Nut because of undeclared Brazil Nuts

R M Curtis & Co Ltd is recalling Snacking Essentials Fruit & Nut because it contains Brazil nuts which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to Brazil nuts.

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Allergy alert - UK

Les Brioche recalls its Les Brioche Pain au lait Brioche Rolls 8 Pack because of undeclared soya

Les Brioche is recalling its Les Brioche Pain au lait Brioche Rolls 8 Pack because they have been incorrectly packed with Les Brioche Chocolate Chip Brioche Rolls, which contain soya. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya. The affected product was only available in Co-operative stores.

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Survey shows that campylobacter levels in UK-produced chicken continue to decrease

Final results from the third year of Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) survey of campylobacter contamination on fresh chickens at retail have today (18 October 2017) been published.

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Allergy alert - UK

HIGH5 recalls Energy Source Summer Fruits products due to undeclared allergens

HIGH5 recalls its Energy Source Summer Fruits sachets, selection packs, large and small taster packs, and the filled bottles because they contain soya and milk, which are not mentioned on the label. This means these products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to soya and/or an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

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