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Over High Levels of Aflatoxins in UK Are Recalled

Budgens, Londis and SuperValu retailers are recalling certain SuperValu Salted Peanuts as one batch of the product was found to contain high levels of aflatoxins, according to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA).

FSA noted that the product was found to contain aflatoxins at levels higher than the regulatory limits. The levels of aflatoxins found are not considered a safety risk.

The product subject to recall bears best before date of 30 April 2013, batch code 022154 and was sold in 200g packs.

The retailers have displayed recall notices in stores that sell the product, explaining the reason behind the recall. Customers who have purchased the affected product are advised not consume it, but to return it to the store for a full refund.

No other Budgens, Londis or SuperValu products are known to be affected.

Source: http://regulatoryandfoodsafety.food-business-review.com/news/supervalu-salted-peanuts-recalled-in-uk-over-high-levels-of-aflatoxins-021212
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