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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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Allergy alert - UK

RH Amar recalls Mary Berry’s Horseradish Sauce 160g because of undeclared sulphites

RH Amar is recalling Mary Berry’s Horseradish Sauce 160g because it contains undeclared sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites.

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Food alert - UK

Lidl recalls its Sol & Mar Squid in Sunflower Oil products because they contain salt crystals

Lidl is recalling two varieties of its Sol & Mar Squid in Sunflower Oil sold because they contain salt crystals known as struvite which could present a safety risk.

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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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