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  • Bodrum dried fruit products withdrawn

    Monday 25 March 2013

    Gima UK Ltd has withdrawn various Bodrum branded dried fruit products because they contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the label. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

  • Booths withdraws Edamame Bean Stir Fry

    Friday 22 March 2013

    EH Booths and Co Limited is withdrawing some of its Edamame Bean Stir Fry because it contains soya, which is not listed on the label.This means the product should not be eaten by anyone who is allergic or sensitive to soya. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

  • Wholebake Limited recalls 9 Bar brand original mixed seed bar

    Friday 15 March 2013

    Wholebake Limited is recalling one batch code of its 9 Bar brand original mixed seed bar (4 x 40g), labelled as 'free from' dairy, because the product contains milk protein. This means the product should not be eaten by anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

  • Undeclared sulphites in Montezuma’s Chocolates products

    Tuesday 12 March 2013

    Montezuma’s Chocolates recalls various products, with 'best before' dates from 1 May to 1 November 2013, because they contain sulphites which are not mentioned on the label. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

  • Asda withdraws potato salad

    Monday 11 March 2013

    Asda has withdrawn its Smart Price Potato Salad (250g) with a 'use by' date of 26 March 2013, because it might contain peanuts. This means this product is a possible health risk to anyone with an allergy to peanuts. The Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.

  • SuperValu tuna and sweetcorn sandwiches recalled

    Wednesday 6 March 2013

    Musgrave Retail Partners GB is recalling SuperValu Tuna and Sweetcorn Sandwiches with a use by date of 8 March 2013 because they contain prawns that aren't mentioned as an ingredient. This could make the product a health risk for people who are allergic to prawns and other crustaceans. The Food Standards Agency has issued an Allergy Alert.