24 h. ago Do not eat warning issued as Aldi recalls Christmas canape due to hidden allergy risk

According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) , this makes the snacks pose a 'possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg' - which can cause potentially fatal reactions.

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26 h. ago Aldi issues urgent recall of Christmas food item as warning issued to shoppers

The supermarket is recalling its Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets due to them containing an undeclared allergen. The Food Standards Agency is warning the item could pose a health risk to some shoppers

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4 d. ago People warned 'do not drink' this Christmas alcohol as urgent health alert issued

A food recall alert has been issued as this drink poses a risk to some people.

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4 d. ago Met police face independent inquiry over fears 300 recruits not properly vetted

Home secretary to order special investigation amid concern inadequate checks during hiring spree may pose criminal risk The home secretary is to order an independent special inquiry into whether the Metropolitan police allowed hundreds of recruits to join without proper vetting amid fears they may pose a criminal risk.The Guardian has learned that the inquiry will be carried out by the policing inspectorate, with concerns centred on 300 new officers hired between 2016 and 2023. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Urgent fire risk warning over 85,000 Candy, Hoover and Haier tumble dryers

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent safety warning over 85,000 tumble dryers that pose a serious fire risk - and owners are advised to stop using them immediately

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4 d. ago Urgent warning as 85,000 tumble dryers in UK at risk of catching fire as shoppers told ‘stop using immediately’

A MAJOR safety alert has been issued after more than 85,000 tumble dryers in homes across the UK were found to pose a serious fire risk. The government has warned that thousands of integrated heat-pump tumble dryers made by Haier and a string of well-known brands could burst into flames due to a dangerous electrical...

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6 d. ago Work is underway in South Lanarkshire to tackle Ash Dieback Disease in trees

Specialist teams will only be felling trees that pose an unacceptable level of risk to the public.

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6 d. ago Consuming lots of energy drinks may raise heart disease and stroke risk, say doctors

Study cites case of otherwise fit and healthy man in his 50s who had a stroke after eight-drink-a-day habitHeavy consumption of energy drinks may raise the risk of heart disease and pose a serious risk of stroke, doctors have warned.Millions of people worldwide regularly drink the products, which are non-alcoholic and typically contain more than 150mg of caffeine per litre, very high glucose-based sugar content and varying quantities of other chemicals. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Tesco issues urgent recall for own brand product over allergy fears

The popular product has an ingredient that may pose a health risk and was not listed in the label

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6 d. ago Are heavy EVs more likely to kill pedestrians in collisions than petrol and diesel cars?

With batteries adding additional bulk, there have been growing concerns that EVs pose a greater risk to pedestrians. A University of Leeds study has analysed UK crash data to find the answers.

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6 d. ago Liverpool stars urged to act as Mohamed Salah's explosive interview puts them 'in jeopardy'

Mohamed Salah has been criticised for his public outburst against Liverpool and Arne Slot due to the risk posed to his team-mates

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7 d. ago Tesco shoppers warned 'do not eat' as party food item poses 'possible health risk'

Find out all the information on the urgent recall just below.

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7 d. ago Tesco urges customers to return product after allergy alert issued

Tesco has issued a recall over fears its product may pose a risk to people with dairy allergies or intolerances

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7 d. ago Lithuania declares national emergency over security risks posed by balloons from Belarus

Lithuania's government has declared a national emergency over security risks from balloons coming from Belarus

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7 d. ago Dogs could need 'Christmas trip to the vets' if you feed them 3 popular festive foods — not chocolate

While many owners love to let their dogs indulge in the festive season, certain popular holiday foods can pose serious risks

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8 d. ago ‘I’d defend our nation’: Poles prepare for growing threat of war

From digging trenches and building walls, to learning survival skills, Poland is increasingly aware of risks posed by its eastern neighboursCezary Pruszko still remembers the civil defence training of his Communist-era schooldays – map reading, survival skills, and a sense that the danger of war was real and ever present.“My generation grew up with those threats. You didn’t have to explain why this mattered,” said the 60-year-old Pruszko, as he refreshed those skills at an army base outside Warsaw on a recent frosty Saturday morning. With dozens of other Polish civilians, he toured a bomb shelter, fitted gas masks and practised striking sparks from a flint to start a fire. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Thousands of crisp packets are urgently recalled in UK over dangerous health risk – as shoppers are warned ‘do NOT eat’

THOUSANDS of packets of popular crisps have been urgently recalled across the UK that could pose a serious health risk to some consumers. Shoppers have been warned to not eat the items after a warning was released by the the Food Standards Agency. Calbee Group UK Ltd is recalling its Hot & Spicy Chips and...

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1 week ago Science journal retracts study on safety of Monsanto’s Roundup: ‘serious ethical concerns’

Paper published in 2000 found glyphosate was not harmful, while internal emails later revealed company’s influenceThe journal Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology has formally retracted a sweeping scientific paper published in 2000 that became a key defense for Monsanto’s claim that Roundup herbicide and its active ingredient glyphosate don’t cause cancer. Martin van den Berg, the journal’s editor in chief, said in a note accompanying the retraction that he had taken the step because of “serious ethical concerns regarding the independence and accountability of the authors of this article and the academic integrity of the carcinogenicity studies presented”.The paper, titled Safety Evaluation and Risk Assessment of the Herbicide Roundup and Its Active Ingredient, Glyphosate, for Humans, concluded that Monsanto’s glyphosate-based weed killers posed no health risks to humans – no cancer risks, no reproductive risks, no adverse effects on development of endocrine systems in people or a...

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1 week ago Five 'most dangerous' appliances that should 'never' be left on standby

An expert has warned that families are using potentially hazardous devices every day without recognising the warning signs of electrical faults, which could pose significant fire risks within homes

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1 week ago Cat owners warned over 'toxic' issue with Christmas trees and how to prevent it

Christmas trees can pose risks to cats as animal charity Blue Cross shares essential safety tips to protect your feline friends during the festive season

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