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Got a wordpress blog? Reblog us

We are extremely grateful to those that share our posts with their facebook and twitter followers.  But did you know you can share our posts with your own followers on WordPress? Reblogging is a quick...

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How European Consumer Centres assisted EU consumers in 2012

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Cashew nuts and almonds recalled due to rodent infestation

KB Natural Foods Ltd is recalling three batches of its own-brand pre-packaged cashew nuts and almonds, after the company’s packing plant was served with a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice because...

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Overloading Socket Calculator aims to bring down electrical fires

Many fires could be prevented by people simply not overloading their sockets. With this in mind the Electrical Safety Council has created an interactive Socket Overload Calculate, which is available...

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Toxic poisoning alert for online Chinese medicines

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are warning people not to buy or use potentially dangerous unlicensed Chinese medicines sold online after some products were found to...

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School truancy cold calls

Suffolk Trading Standards are warning parents of a scam where fraudsters are cold calling victims and demanding you pay truancy fines. Essex County Council issued the warning after a parent of a pupil...

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Recall: Berry Bouncing Cradle sold at Toys R Us

The following notice has been issued by the retailer: BERRY BOUNCING CRADLE SAFETY NOTICE Through our rigorous quality control process, we have identified two batches of this cradle that should be...

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Recall: Mothercare Travel Swing

The following notice has been released by Mothercare. mothercare travel swings voluntary recall – due to a potential safety risk We have become aware that in some circumstances there is potential for a...

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Information needed on a distraction burglary in Ipswich – Knock Knock campaign

Police are appealing for witnesses following a distraction burglary in Ipswich, on Thursday 21 February. The incident happened in Eustace Road between 10.45pm and 11.15pm. Two females knocked at the...

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Urgent Request from a “Friend” scam e-mail

We have received a number of reports of e-mails being received that appear to have been sent from a friend that is in need of some help.  The sender of the e-mail claims to be out of the country and is...

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Fake PayPal receipt

Have you received an e-mail from “PayPal” saying you have paid for something that you haven’t? It’s possible that it’s fake! We were sent a copy of the e-mail displayed below, and can confirm that it...

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Dangerous chargers found to be counterfeit

FURTHER investigations by Suffolk Trading Standards have confirmed that faulty chargers are in fact counterfeit. On 28 January, a report was received from a member of the public that a white mobile...

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Beef labelling

The Beef Labelling Scheme is a European Union (EU) system requiring specific information to be provided to consumers. This traceable information gives the origin of the beef or veal. Certain prescribed...

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Food labelling and composition for butchers

There is a number of legal requirements that affect butchers regarding the labelling and composition of fresh meat, cooked meat and meat products, eggs, and cheese. Food for sale to consumers needs...

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Heera and Parivar coriander seeds recalled – insect contamination

P&B (Foods) Limited is recalling certain batch codes of Heera and Parivar brand coriander seeds with ‘best before’ dates up to and including August 2014, because of possible insect contamination....

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Festival ticket fraud

As tickets go on sale for Festival across the Country, learn some simple advice to protect yourself from fraudsters. Ticket fraud happens when you buy tickets from an official looking website, but the...

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How to stop spam texts

The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 cover the way organisations send direct marketing by electronic means, including by text message (SMS). Organisations cannot send you...

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SuperValu tuna and sweetcorn sandwiches recalled

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...

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Asda Hot Air Styler Recalled

The following notice has been issued by the retailer: Product Recall Asda Hot Air Styler Barcode: 0505244920849 Price: £7.96 What’s happened: As a precaution Asda is recalling the Asda Hot Air Styler...

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Allergy Alert: Asda withdraws potato salad

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...

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