Update 1: Saffron Pastries recalls various Saffron Pastries products because of potential rodent contamination
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Saffron Pastries is recalling various Saffron Pastries brand products because of potential rodent contamination. This update corrects the best before dates of five products.
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These alerts can take several forms. Some relate to products that pose a risk to people with food allergies or intolerances due to incorrect or missing allergen information. Others may involve microbiological contamination, foreign bodies, chemical risks or other safety concerns. In certain cases, alerts are issued to advise retailers, caterers and local authorities on actions needed to remove affected products from sale or manage risks appropriately.
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